Laurens County , Georgia
Population: 49,619 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,705 Home $137,400 Rent $769/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 49,619 residents, Laurens County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Laurens County at 44%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,705
Median Income
household
$137,400
Home Value
median
$769/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,705 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,642 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
| Median Home Value | $137,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $769/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 49,619 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.0%
Obesity
16.4%
Diabetes
18.6%
Smoking
45.3%
High Blood Pressure
34.3%
No Physical Activity
21.2%
Depression
41.6%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 50.5 · 51th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
50.10
🌀 Hurricane
78.60
🔥 Wildfire
65.74
❄️ Winter Storm
12.92
🌍 Earthquake
72.87
☀️ Drought
84.64
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