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Lowndes County
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Lowndes County

#16 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B
    11. Commute
      B+
    Lowndes County is located in Georgia with a population of 117,437. Lowndes County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Lowndes County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Lowndes County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lowndes County are highly rated.
    Population
    117,437
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $154,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $851
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      251
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      85.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      990.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,694.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      409.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Lowndes County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,703
    National
    $69,021
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