Lowndes County, GA
Living in Lowndes County
Bikeability12
Walkability25
Commute83
Public Transit12
Affordability88
Public Safety79
Airports12
Hospitals39
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
115kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black36%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military2%
Sales and office25%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lowndes County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Lowndes County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lowndes County
Inland Flooding26
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lowndes County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lowndes County, GA
St John Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Valdosta Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Crossroads Baptist School
3 miles, NW
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lowndes County, GA
Valdosta State University
2 miles, NW
Thomas University
41 miles, W
Florida State University
67 miles, SW
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
67 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lowndes County, GA
Greenleaf Center
2 miles, N
South Georgia Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Brooks County Hospital
17 miles, W
Sgmc Lanier Campus
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lowndes County, GA
Valdosta Regional Airport
4 miles, S
Tallahassee International Airport
71 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
73 miles, NW
Jacksonville International Airport
97 miles, E