Tift County, GA
Living in Tift County
Bikeability17
Walkability14
Commute90
Public Transit8
Affordability88
Public Safety48
Airports2
Hospitals31
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation+718 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$8.8k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$8.6k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home23%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas10%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tift County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Tift County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tift County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding25
Tornado27
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tift County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tift County, GA
Mother Goose Kindergarten
2 miles, NW
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
2 miles, NE
Community Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Colquitt Christian Academy
26 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Tift County, GA
Valdosta State University
44 miles, S
Thomas University
51 miles, SW
Georgia Southwestern State University
58 miles, NW
Brewton-Parker College
75 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tift County, GA
Tift Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
19 miles, W
Irwin County Hospital
19 miles, NE
Dorminy Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Tift County, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
49 miles, S
Tallahassee International Airport
88 miles, SW
Columbus Airport
111 miles, NW