Evans County's composite score of 72.9 significantly exceeds the national median of 50.0, positioning it among top-performing counties nationwide for livability. The score reflects strong affordability foundations despite modest incomes.
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Above Georgia's State Average
With a score of 72.9 versus Georgia's average of 70.9, Evans County ranks among the stronger performers statewide. The county demonstrates competitive livability across its measured dimensions.
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Exceptional Housing Affordability
Evans County excels with a cost score of 86.3, median home values of $139,700, and the lowest median rent in the group at just $720 monthly. The tax score of 73.2 and 1.032% effective rate further enhance the county's financial appeal.
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Income Growth Remains Modest
The county's income score of 18.6 reflects median household income of $53,908, well below state and national averages. Comprehensive livability data on safety, health, schools, and environmental factors is not yet available.
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Ideal for Thrifty Rural Families
Evans County appeals to families and retirees prioritizing rock-bottom housing costs and minimal housing payment burdens. It works best for those comfortable with rural living and modest incomes in exchange for maximum affordability.
Evans County's composite score of 72.9 significantly exceeds the national median of 50.0, positioning it among top-performing counties nationwide for livability. The score reflects strong affordability foundations despite modest incomes.
Above Georgia's State Average
With a score of 72.9 versus Georgia's average of 70.9, Evans County ranks among the stronger performers statewide. The county demonstrates competitive livability across its measured dimensions.
Exceptional Housing Affordability
Evans County excels with a cost score of 86.3, median home values of $139,700, and the lowest median rent in the group at just $720 monthly. The tax score of 73.2 and 1.032% effective rate further enhance the county's financial appeal.
Income Growth Remains Modest
The county's income score of 18.6 reflects median household income of $53,908, well below state and national averages. Comprehensive livability data on safety, health, schools, and environmental factors is not yet available.
Ideal for Thrifty Rural Families
Evans County appeals to families and retirees prioritizing rock-bottom housing costs and minimal housing payment burdens. It works best for those comfortable with rural living and modest incomes in exchange for maximum affordability.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
Evans County's effective tax rate of 1.032% exceeds the national median of 0.927%, placing it in the upper-middle tier of American counties. At $1,442 annually, median taxes still fall short of the national median of $2,690, saving homeowners roughly $1,248 per year.
Above Georgia's state average
At 1.032%, Evans County ranks above Georgia's state average effective rate of 0.898%, with median taxes of $1,442 exceeding the state median of $1,529. The county sits in the upper third of Georgia's 159 counties for tax burden.
Evans County the regional leader
Evans County (1.032%) carries the highest effective rate in this southeast Georgia cluster, though its median home value of $139,700 remains modest compared to national figures. The county stands alone at the higher end of the regional tax spectrum.
Your estimated annual tax bill
On Evans County's median home value of $139,700, homeowners pay approximately $1,442 annually at the 1.032% effective rate. After accounting for mortgage and homestead exemptions, most residents pay around $1,342 per year.
Check your assessment for errors
Evans County homeowners with higher-rate properties should compare their assessments to recent arm's-length sales in their area. If overvaluation exists, filing an appeal could reduce your already-elevated tax bill and return significant annual savings.
Evans County's rent-to-income ratio of 16.0% beats the national average, with renters dedicating less of their earnings to housing than typical Americans. At just $720/month, Evans offers some of the state's lowest rents, even though median household income ($53,908) trails the national median by 28%.
Among Georgia's most affordable rentals
Evans County's 16.0% rent-to-income ratio performs better than Georgia's 18.6% state average, and its $720 median rent ranks among the state's lowest. The county delivers strong rental affordability relative to the rest of Georgia, making it attractive to budget-conscious renters.
Evans County: regional rent leader
Evans County's $720 median rent is the lowest in this peer group, and its 16.0% rent-to-income ratio ties with Echols County for the best affordability. Combined with solid homeownership costs ($607/month), Evans emerges as the most comprehensively affordable county for both renters and owners in this region.
Evans County: rents and costs
Renters pay $720 monthly on median household income of $53,908, consuming just 16.0% of gross earnings—excellent affordability. Homeowners pay $607 per month on properties valued at $139,700, offering a reasonable entry point for middle-income families seeking to build equity.
Evans County: the value champion
Evans County delivers the best overall housing value in this regional peer group, with the lowest rents ($720) and strong affordability ratios for both renters and owners. If you prioritize lowest-cost renting or balanced homeownership without excessive monthly payments, Evans County deserves your serious consideration.
Evans County's median household income of $53,908 trails the U.S. median of $74,755 by $20,847, placing residents 28% below the national standard. This gap reflects economic challenges typical of rural Georgia communities.
Below Georgia's median income
Evans County's $53,908 median falls short of Georgia's state average of $60,488 by $6,580. The county ranks in the lower-middle tier of Georgia counties by household income.
Middle of rural income spectrum
Evans County's $53,908 median places it in the middle of this rural cluster, above Emanuel ($50,053) and Elbert ($49,727) but below Echols ($61,723). Housing values of $139,700 suggest moderate economic activity and resident stability.
Favorable housing ratio supports stability
Evans County residents allocate just 16.0% of income to rent, one of the better ratios in this rural group, easing housing affordability. A median home value of $139,700 paired with this favorable ratio suggests residents can maintain housing while covering other essential expenses.
Use affordable housing to save more
Evans County's favorable housing costs create an opportunity to direct savings toward long-term goals. Residents should explore employer retirement plans, open individual savings accounts with automatic deposits, and gradually build an emergency fund to strengthen financial security.
At 70.7 years, Evans County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 75.5 years by nearly 5 years, placing residents at substantial health disadvantage. The 27.1% poor or fair health rate—the highest among these eight counties—signals crisis-level chronic disease prevalence.
Bottom-tier Georgia health rankings
Evans County's 70.7-year life expectancy ranks 2.6 years below Georgia's state average of 73.3 years, placing it among the state's most distressed health markets. The 27.1% poor health rate represents one of Georgia's worst county benchmarks.
Regional health crisis
Evans County's 70.7-year life expectancy mirrors Early County (69.7 years) and Emanuel County (70.1 years)—a cluster of struggling southeastern Georgia counties. At 27.1% poor health, Evans leads the region in disease burden and marks a public health emergency.
Limited mental health capacity worsens crisis
Evans County's 17.8% uninsured rate compounds health access barriers, while critical shortages in mental health providers (19 per 100K—lowest among these eight counties) leave residents without behavioral support. The 38 primary care providers per 100K also strain to meet the county's disease burden.
Urgent: Get insured now
Evans County faces a health emergency requiring immediate action: 17.8% uninsured residents must enroll in coverage through Georgia's marketplace or Medicaid today. Insurance unlocks access to the primary and mental health care desperately needed to address the county's crisis-level health outcomes.
Evans County scores 21.91 on the composite risk scale, making it one of Georgia's lowest-risk counties and well below both the national median and state average of 39.49. This "Very Low" rating reflects minimal exposure to most natural disasters.
Among Georgia's safest communities
Evans County ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia's counties for natural disaster risk, with a composite score 44 percent below the state average. Only a handful of Georgia counties share Evans's exceptionally low risk profile.
Safest county in its region
Evans County's 21.91 score is dramatically lower than neighboring Tattnall, Bulloch, and Candler counties, making it the safest community in its immediate area. Only Echols County statewide matches Evans's exceptional safety.
Hurricane and wildfire secondary concerns
While Evans County scores exceptionally low overall, its hurricane risk of 82.73 remains notable despite the county's general safety profile. Wildfire risk (47.96), earthquake exposure (59.16), and tornado risk (33.72) all present minimal practical threats to residents.
Streamlined insurance typically adequate
Evans County's low disaster risk means most residents can rely on standard homeowners coverage without expensive add-ons. Review policies annually to ensure wind and hail protection against rare severe storms, but comprehensive flood insurance remains unnecessary for most residents.