Douglas County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
146,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,764 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$262,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,229 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
4
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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 41
Feb 4 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 4 0 60
May 4 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, GA State Senate District 35, GA State House District 66, GA
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Schools

Yeager Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Arbor Station Elementary School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Vogue Beauty and Barber School
14 miles, NE • 1 star
Fortis College-Smyrna
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Omnitech Institute
19 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wellstar Douglas Hospital
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
14 miles, N • 4.1 star
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
14 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
82 miles, SW • 1 star
Lovell Field
96 miles, N • 1.4 star
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