Long County , Georgia
Population: 17,512 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,747 Home $196,500 Rent $931/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,512 residents, Long County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Long County in the bottom 8% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$64,747
Median Income
household
$196,500
Home Value
median
$931/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,747 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,766 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| Median Home Value | $196,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $931/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,512 |
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.9%
Obesity
13.0%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
36.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
No Physical Activity
20.8%
Depression
41.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 8.0 · 8th national percentile
🌊 Flood
20.00
🌪️ Tornado
25.92
🌀 Hurricane
78.93
🔥 Wildfire
61.01
❄️ Winter Storm
5.47
🌍 Earthquake
35.72
☀️ Drought
17.37
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