Paulding County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
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
174,292 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,557 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$289,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,365 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 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 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 4 0 60
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 4 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, GA State Senate District 31, GA State House District 17, GA
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Schools

Herschel Jones Middle School
1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Dallas Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northside Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Paulding County High School
3 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Vogue Beauty and Barber School
7 miles, SE • 1 star
Cobb Beauty College Inc
17 miles, E • 1 star
Chattahoochee Technical College
18 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wellstar Paulding Hospital
5 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
15 miles, S • 4.1 star
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lovell Field
79 miles, N • 1.4 star
Columbus Airport
97 miles, SW • 1 star
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