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Randolph County

Georgia · GA

#83 in Georgia
67.4
County Score

County Report Card

About Randolph County, Georgia

Randolph County exceeds national average

Randolph County's composite score of 73.6 surpasses the national median of 50.0 by 47%, placing it among America's most livable counties overall. This strong performance is anchored in exceptional housing affordability.

Well above Georgia's typical county

Randolph County scores 73.6 against Georgia's state average of 70.9, ranking in the upper tier of Georgia counties for livability. The county distinctly outperforms most of its state peers.

Extraordinary housing affordability dominates

Randolph County boasts the highest cost score of 89.0 with median home values of just $90,900 and rent of $554/month—the lowest rents in this group. A tax score of 77.5 and 0.880% effective rate add fiscal efficiency to exceptional value.

Minimal wage income signals economic strain

The county's income score of 0.0 reflects a median household income of only $25,425—well below all peers—indicating severe employment and income limitations. Data gaps in safety, health, schools, and environmental quality prevent fuller assessment.

Only for those with very limited means

Randolph County is exclusively suited for fixed-income retirees, households receiving government assistance, or those with remote income sources. The county's unmatched housing affordability comes with a critical caveat: genuine employment opportunities within the county are severely constrained.

Score breakdown

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🏛77.5
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🏠89
Cost of Living
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💼0
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❤45.8
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⚡82.9
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Deep Dives

Randolph County across the ByCounty Network

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Property Tax in Randolph County

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Randolph taxes well below national median

Randolph County's effective tax rate of 0.880% sits below the national median rate, and its median property tax of $800 is less than one-third of the national median of $2,690. This exceptional affordability reflects both low property values and a modest tax rate.

Below state average, rural Georgia advantage

Randolph County's 0.880% effective rate falls slightly below Georgia's state average of 0.898%, making it a tax-friendly option statewide. The median tax bill of $800 is a remarkable $729 below the state median of $1,529, among Georgia's lowest.

Lowest bill in region despite mid-range rate

Randolph County's median tax bill of $800 is the lowest among all peers, achieved through unusually low home values ($90,900 median) rather than the lowest rate. While its 0.880% rate exceeds Rabun's (0.537%) and Putnam's (0.723%), Randolph's property values are far more modest.

Median home costs $800 per year

On Randolph County's median home value of just $90,900 with an effective rate of 0.880%, homeowners pay only $800 in annual property taxes. Adding mortgage escrow brings the total to approximately $902, making Randolph among the nation's most affordable places to own property.

Appeal if overassessed

Randolph County homeowners should verify their assessed values against comparable recent sales in their neighborhoods. Even in this affordably-taxed county, an appeal can recover excess taxes if your assessed value exceeds fair market value.

Full property tax analysis on TaxByCounty

Cost of Living in Randolph County

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Randolph faces critical affordability crisis

At 26.1%, Randolph County's rent-to-income ratio represents one of America's most severe affordability crises, with residents earning just $25,425—roughly a third of the national $74,755 median. Even at $554 monthly rent—Georgia's lowest—the ratio devours more than a quarter of household income.

Randolph's deepest affordability hole

Randolph County's 26.1% rent-to-income ratio ranks worst in Georgia, surpassing even Quitman (23.9%) by 2.2 percentage points. With the state's lowest median household income at $25,425, Randolph residents face an insurmountable affordability gap despite paying Georgia's lowest rents.

Randolph's crisis eclipses all peers

Randolph's 26.1% ratio shatters every neighbor—Quitman (23.9%), Pulaski (19.9%), Polk (18.9%), Pierce (16.8%), and Pike (15.1%)—by dangerous margins. Even with $554 rents, Randolph's income collapse ($25,425) creates the region's most severe housing affordability emergency.

Income crisis defines Randolph

Randolph residents earning just $25,425 dedicate 26.1% to $554 rent, while homeowners pay $635 on $90,900 median homes. The catastrophic income gap—60% below the state median—makes affordable housing irrelevant; even rock-bottom rents consume unsustainable income shares.

Randolph unsuitable for most relocators

Only relocate to Randolph if your income dramatically exceeds the county's $25,425 median, and even then, question whether other Georgia counties offer better opportunity. At 26.1% rent-to-income, this is America's most unaffordable county in this peer group—compare everywhere else first.

Full cost of living analysis on CostByCounty

Income & Jobs in Randolph County

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Randolph faces the deepest income crisis

Randolph County's median household income of $25,425 falls 66% below the national median of $74,755, representing the most severe income gap in this analysis. This catastrophic shortfall reflects extreme economic distress and profound lack of employment opportunity.

Second-lowest earner in Georgia

Randolph's $25,425 median household income ranks second-lowest statewide, falling 58% below Georgia's state median of $60,488. Its per capita income of $21,280 ranks equally low at 32% below the state average of $31,115, indicating severe economic hardship.

Among region's most economically distressed

Randolph's median income of $25,425 falls below all surrounding counties except Quitman ($36,838), indicating this is one of Georgia's most economically troubled areas. The county represents the second-lowest earner among all peers in this analysis.

Housing costs consume critical income

Randolph's rent-to-income ratio of 26.1% is the highest of any county analyzed, meaning housing claims over one-quarter of already-minimal household earnings. The median home value of $90,900 reflects depressed property values, yet still strains beyond capacity for many residents.

Immediate support and crisis planning essential

In Randolph's crisis economy, households need immediate connection to community resources, food assistance, and emergency financial aid before wealth-building is possible. Working with nonprofit counselors and social services to stabilize basic needs is the essential first step.

Full income & jobs analysis on IncomeByCounty

Health in Randolph County

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Randolph County faces severe health crisis

At 71.3 years, Randolph County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 5.1 years. With 34.1% reporting poor or fair health—the highest rate in this entire county group—Randolph faces an acute public health challenge.

Georgia's lowest health outcomes here

Randolph County's 71.3-year life expectancy ranks 2.0 years below Georgia's 73.3 average, while its 34.1% poor/fair health rate dramatically exceeds state trends. These metrics place Randolph among Georgia's most challenged counties for population health.

Significantly worse than all neighbors

Randolph County's 71.3-year life expectancy and 34.1% poor health rate both rank worst among all eight counties analyzed here. Even Polk County—the next-worst performer—has a 21.6% poor health rate, nearly 13 percentage points lower than Randolph's crisis-level figures.

Moderate access to care, high need

Randolph County offers 32 primary care and 99 mental health providers per 100K, providing moderate infrastructure. Yet with 15.8% uninsured and 34.1% reporting poor health, the county faces either insufficient provider capacity for demand or deeper social determinants driving poor outcomes.

Urgent: secure health coverage now

Randolph County's health crisis demands immediate action—over one-third of residents report poor health, and 15.8% lack insurance. Call 2-1-1 or visit healthcare.gov today to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and Randolph County health services; your health depends on it.

Full health analysis on HealthByCounty

Disaster Risk in Randolph County

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Randolph County's Low Risk

Randolph County's composite risk score of 17.18 places it in the Very Low category nationally, sitting well below the U.S. average for multi-hazard exposure. The county's geography provides natural protection against most disaster types.

Well Below Georgia Average

Randolph County's 17.18 score runs less than half of Georgia's 39.49 average, positioning it among the state's safest counties. The county's west-central location buffers it from multiple high-hazard zones.

Randolph Among County's Safest

Randolph County (17.18) maintains lower risk than nearby Putnam (53.31) and Rabun (45.29), comparable to Pulaski (18.16), and better than Polk (64.06). Its position in western Georgia limits exposure to coastal storms and high-mountain hazards.

Hurricane and Tornado Concerns

Randolph County's primary hazards are hurricane risk (76.10) and tornado risk (50.25), despite the county's low overall composite score. These represent the only risk categories exceeding 50, while flood (9.80) and earthquake (33.21) risks remain minimal.

Focus on Wind and Storm Coverage

Homeowners should ensure hurricane and tornado coverage in their policies, given Randolph County's elevated scores in these categories (76.10 and 50.25 respectively). Verify that your homeowners policy includes adequate wind and hail protection, and consider a separate umbrella policy for additional liability coverage.

Full disaster risk analysis on RiskByCounty

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