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Gordon County

#36 in Best Counties for Families in Georgia
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 1 review
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Gordon County is located in Georgia with a population of 56,424. Living in Gordon County offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Gordon County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Gordon County are above average.
    Population
    56,424

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $119,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $676
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Gordon County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      248.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      699.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,347.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      104.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      23%
      13%

    Working in Gordon County

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,452
    National
    $55,322
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      Gordon County Reviews

      1 review
      Gordon is a very small, family-friendly town located in Wilkinson county. The people in the community are very helpful. I would like to see the school systems offer more programs for the students and community.
      • May 11 2017
      • Overall Experience
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