Lanier County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
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
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
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
10,094 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,361 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$161,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$435 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$592 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Valdosta Metro Area
3
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

Valdosta Metro Area
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 71%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 8, GA State House District 176, GA
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Schools

Lanier County Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lanier County Middle School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lanier County High School
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Valdosta State University
19 miles, W • 1.9 star
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
South Georgia State College
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greenleaf Center
17 miles, SW
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
22 miles, SW • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
75 miles, NW • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jacksonville International Airport
90 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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