Richmond County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
206,040 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,197 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$846 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Augusta-Richmond County 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

Augusta-Richmond County Metro Area
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 62
May 3 0 70
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 79
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (59%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 22, GA State House District 130, GA
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Schools

Diamond Lakes Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Spirit Creek Middle School
1 miles, SW • 1 star
Willis Foreman Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tobacco Road Elementary School
1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Augusta Technical College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Paine College
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Augusta University
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Doctors Hospital
8 miles, N • 2.3 star
AU Medical Center
9 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
68 miles, E • 1.4 star
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