White County, Georgia
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 3% for park & nature access
- top 4% for amenities nearby
White County is a county in Georgia with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, amenities nearby, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on commute time and school quality.
Official websitewhitecountyga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 6.1 in5.1 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$232k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$950better than 28% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.68%better than 67% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.31%better than 35% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation66.2 in99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.2 inbetter than 76% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.7better than 53% of US counties
School Quality42.9better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime613/100kbetter than 62% of US counties
Property Crime869/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population28,16552nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.379th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1630th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6789th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.5%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.4%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 22% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance80 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby23.79better than 96% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 97% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is White County an affordable place to live?
- White County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in White County?
- The median home value in White County is $232k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in White County?
- Median household income in White County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in White County?
- Median gross rent in White County is $950 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is White County safe?
- White County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 613/100k (better than 62%). Property crime is 869/100k.
- What is the weather like in White County?
- White County averages 79°F in July and 43°F in January, with 66.2 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in White County?
- Public-school quality in White County is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in White County?
- The average one-way commute in White County is 29 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)