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Tift County
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Tift County

#47 in Best Counties to Live in Georgia
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C+
    3. Nightlife
      C+
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      A minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      B+
    Tift County is located in Georgia with a population of 41,148. In Tift County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Tift County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Tift County are above average.
    Population
    41,148
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $131,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $683
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      727.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      16.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      99.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      275.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      838.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      5,293.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      231.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Tift County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,245
    National
    $69,021
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