Houston County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
166,902 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$80,743 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$205,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$916 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warner Robins Metro Area
5
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

Warner Robins Metro Area
7
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 4 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 3%

Schools

Kings Chapel Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Morningside Elementary School
3 miles, NW 1.9 star
Matthew Arthur Elementary School
3 miles, NE 4.1 star
Tucker Elementary School
4 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Central Georgia Technical College
6 miles, N 1.4 star
Fort Valley State University
15 miles, NW 1.4 star
Helms College
24 miles, N
Middle Georgia State University
24 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Perry Hospital
3 miles, NW 4.1 star
Houston Medical Center
11 miles, NE 3.2 star
Taylor Regional Hospital
15 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
71 miles, SW 1 star
Columbus Airport
74 miles, NW 1 star