Living in Echols County, Georgia
Echols County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 4,040, part of the Valdosta, GA MSA metro area.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $669/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $142K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 66°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Echols County, Georgia
Home price trend in Echols County
Demographics & Amenities in Echols County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.23
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Echols County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Echols County
Average Summer temperature
96°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
52.46 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Echols County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
58.7%
Total Employer Establishments
244,668
Poverty (%)
14%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.5%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Echols County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inEchols County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Echols County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.49/ per 1000
Burglary
2.7/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.98/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Echols County