Lamar 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 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
19,098 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,457 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$201,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$676 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 4 0 54
Dec 4 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 29%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, GA State Senate District 16, GA State House District 135, GA
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Schools

Lamar County High School
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lamar County Middle School
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lamar County Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Colleges

Gordon State College
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Southern Crescent Technical College
15 miles, N • 1.4 star
Wesleyan College
28 miles, SE • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital
13 miles, N • 2.3 star
Upson Regional Medical Center
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Airports

Columbus Airport
60 miles, W • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
106 miles, SW • 1 star