Statesboro, Georgia
Among the top 18% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 33% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 9% of US places
- top 15% for annual snowfall
- top 17% for commute time
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Statesboro is a mid-size city in Georgia with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, commute time, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.6 in3.1 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 47% of US places
Home Value$143k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$895better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.28%better than 33% of US places
Unemployment11.3%better than 11% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.0 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 82% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.3better than 51% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 42% of US places
School Quality42.0better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime2941/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime2185/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Community
Population33,18596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age22.62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5892nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)46.7%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)42.5%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 83% of US places
Walkability8.1/20better than 74% of US places
Airport Distance106 mibetter than 34% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.8%better than 25% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.92better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 16% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Statesboro an affordable place to live?
- Statesboro is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Statesboro?
- The median home value in Statesboro is $143k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Statesboro?
- Median household income in Statesboro is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Statesboro?
- Median gross rent in Statesboro is $895 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Statesboro safe?
- Statesboro is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2941/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2185/100k.
- What is the weather like in Statesboro?
- Statesboro averages 83°F in July and 50°F in January, with 47.0 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Statesboro?
- Public-school quality in Statesboro is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Statesboro?
- The average one-way commute in Statesboro is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)