Living in Brooks County, Georgia

Brooks County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 15,658, part of the Valdosta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Quitman, Morven.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $685/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $153K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Brooks County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.