Living in Lamar County, Georgia

Lamar County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 18,201, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Barnesville, Milner, Aldora.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,398/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $255K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Lamar County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.