Dooly
Georgia

What stands out

Against every county in America, Dooly County is unusual in three ways: the school test score is among the lowest in America (1.95 where 3.0 is grade level), population growth is in the top 2% of American counties (+3.7% a year), and the home price against local income is in the bottom 5% of American counties (1.3 years of income). Within Georgia it ranks 2nd of 158 counties for the school test score, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Dooly County, Georgia. 11,236 people live here with you. The population grew 3.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +411).

Georgia moved to a flat income tax in 2024 with a rate scheduled to fall each year, and it exempts up to $65,000 of retirement income per person for residents 65 and over. Metro Atlanta holds more than half the state's population and its airport is the busiest in the world by passengers. Property taxes vary widely by county because school districts set most of the rate.

Money

The typical household here brings in $54,109 a year, lower than 69% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $47,624. Unemployment runs 4.0%, higher than 68% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Georgia takes 5.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,700 a year.

Home

The median home costs $139K, cheaper than 88% of American counties, about 1.3 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $708 a month. Property tax is 1.29% of home value, roughly $1,215 a year on that median home, higher than 77% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.5 per 1,000 residents, higher than 83% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 22 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 74.4 years, shorter than 65% of American counties. There are 6 active physicians in the county, about 5.3 per 10,000 people. 17.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.14 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than almost every county in America. 83% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 6 points. 38% of eligible voters turned out. Under Georgia law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 66°F, highs near 78 and lows near 54, warmer than 86% of American counties. About 43 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 37 out of 100, safer than 63% of American counties; the county has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 294 Mbps down, faster than 94% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation.