Lowndes County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
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
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
119,055 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,887 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$452 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.1% 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 54
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 68
Nov 3 0 59
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 8, GA State House District 177, GA
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Schools

Pinevale Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
SL Mason Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
WG Nunn Elementary
2 miles, NE • 1.4 star
JL Lomax Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Valdosta State University
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
North Florida College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Greenleaf Center
2 miles, NE
South Georgia Medical Center
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
4 miles, SW • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
71 miles, W • 1.4 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
73 miles, NW • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
97 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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