Valdosta, GA
Living in Valdosta
Bikeability20
Walkability39
Commute86
Public Transit18
Affordability95
Public Safety73
Airports12
Hospitals41
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black53%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate32%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$33kMedian Household Income+$486 (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office27%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value-$1k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$595Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Valdosta
United States45
Georgia43
Valdosta Metro Area28
Lowndes County22
Property Crime in Valdosta
United States48
Georgia59
Valdosta Metro Area54
Lowndes County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valdosta
Inland Flooding21
Tornado19
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Valdosta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Valdosta, GA
St John Catholic School
2 miles, NW
Crossroads Baptist School
2 miles, NW
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Valdosta Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University
1 miles, W
Thomas University
41 miles, W
Florida State University
67 miles, SW
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
67 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valdosta, GA
South Georgia Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Greenleaf Center
1 miles, NE
Brooks County Hospital
17 miles, W
Sgmc Lanier Campus
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Valdosta, GA
Valdosta Regional Airport
5 miles, S
Tallahassee International Airport
71 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Jacksonville International Airport
98 miles, E