Laurens County, GA
Living in Laurens County
Bikeability4
Walkability11
Commute65
Public Transit4
Affordability95
Public Safety48
Airports27
Hospitals56
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
47kPopulation-629 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate43%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$840 (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$440Median Monthly Rent+$64 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurens County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Laurens County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurens County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding23
Tornado26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurens County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurens County, GA
Trinity Christian School
13 miles, N
Faith Tabernacle Christian Academy
15 miles, E
Dublin Mennonite School
17 miles, N
Mt Vernon Christian Academy
23 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Laurens County, GA
Brewton-Parker College
25 miles, SE
Georgia College & State University
51 miles, N
Mercer University
52 miles, NW
Middle Georgia State University
55 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurens County, GA
Fairview Park Hospital
10 miles, N
Dodge County Hospital
21 miles, SW
Bleckley Memorial Hospital
24 miles, W
Taylor Regional Hospital
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Laurens County, GA
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
88 miles, NE
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
95 miles, SW
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
102 miles, E
Valdosta Regional Airport
113 miles, S