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Tift County
  • County in Georgia

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade A minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade C+
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

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.

About

Population
41,148

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

Working in Tift County

Jobs
grade 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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