Tift 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 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
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
41,322 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,165 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$418 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$580 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tifton Urban Area
5
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

Tifton Urban Area
6
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 2 0 65
May 2 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 2 0 67
Nov 2 0 57
Dec 4 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 13, GA State House District 170, GA
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Schools

Eighth Street Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Len Lastinger Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Matt Wilson Elementary School
1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Albany State University
37 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Albany Technical College
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
South Georgia State College
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tift Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Dorminy Medical Center
23 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
40 miles, NW • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
49 miles, S • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Columbus Airport
110 miles, NW • 1 star
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