Living in Lowndes County, Georgia
Lowndes County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 112,865, part of the Valdosta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Valdosta, Hahira, Remerton.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,220/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $197K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.2%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 89°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Lowndes County has young demographics, with a median age of 31 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Lowndes County, Georgia
Home price trend in Lowndes County
Top Cities and towns in Lowndes County
Valdosta
Population: 54,518
Home price:$150,781
Hahira
Population: 2,737
Home price:$165,682
Dasher
Population: 912
Home price:$189,312
Lake Park
Population: 733
Home price:$214,020
Remerton
Population: 1,123
Home price:$110,730
Rent Price trend in Lowndes County
Demographics & Amenities in Lowndes County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
30.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.23
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Lowndes County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Moderate
Terrain & Weather in Lowndes County
Average Summer temperature
96°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
56.41 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Lowndes 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 (%)
3.2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Lowndes County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inLowndes County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Lowndes County
Robbery
0.47/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
4.07/ per 1000
Burglary
11.07/ per 1000
Arson
0.28/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
5.68/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000