Washington County , Georgia
Population: 19,893 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,009 Home $115,600 Rent $836/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 19,893 residents, Washington 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 Washington County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$44,009
Median Income
household
$115,600
Home Value
median
$836/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,009 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,825 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| Median Home Value | $115,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $836/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 19,893 |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.1%
Obesity
18.7%
Diabetes
19.6%
Smoking
47.1%
High Blood Pressure
34.9%
No Physical Activity
19.4%
Depression
43.1%
Insufficient Sleep
80.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 23.8 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
36.23
🌀 Hurricane
73.72
🔥 Wildfire
53.82
❄️ Winter Storm
7.54
🌍 Earthquake
64.31
☀️ Drought
87.44
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