Dougherty County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
83,915 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,784 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$511 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany Metro Area
6
Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Albany Metro Area
7
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 4 0 51
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, GA State Senate District 12, GA State House District 154, GA
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Schools

Alice Coachman Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 1 star
West Town Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Sherwood Christian Academy
2 miles, SW • 5 star
Lamar Reese School of the Arts
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Albany Technical College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
Albany State University
5 miles, E • 1.9 star
Andrew College
38 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
37 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Dothan Regional Airport
75 miles, W • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
76 miles, SE • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
79 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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