Living in Towns County, Georgia

Towns County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 11,182. The main communities are Young Harris.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $717/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $366K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 48°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Towns County has older demographics, with a median age of 54 and a moderately educated workforce (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.