Dougherty County, GA
Living in Dougherty County
Bikeability26
Walkability36
Commute89
Public Transit32
Affordability94
Public Safety15
Airports2
Hospitals26
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
90kPopulation-4.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black69%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$104kMedian Home Value+$3.2k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$515Median Monthly Rent+$75 (2010–19)
39%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas18%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dougherty County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Dougherty County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dougherty County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado25
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dougherty County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dougherty County, GA
Sherwood Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
St Teresa's School
4 miles, N
Far Horizons Montessori
5 miles, N
Byne Christian School
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Dougherty County, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
36 miles, N
Thomas University
52 miles, S
Fort Valley State University
72 miles, N
Valdosta State University
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dougherty County, GA
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NE
Mitchell County Hospital
21 miles, S
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
22 miles, E
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
37 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dougherty County, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
1 miles, E
Dothan Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
76 miles, SE
Tallahassee International Airport
79 miles, S