Warren County's composite score of 73.5 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 47%, placing it among the more livable counties nationwide. This strong score reflects exceptional value in housing and cost dimensions.
2 / 5
Above Georgia average, solid rank
At 73.5, Warren surpasses Georgia's state average of 70.9 and ranks in the upper-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties. It demonstrates that rural Georgia can deliver competitive livability metrics.
3 / 5
Unmatched housing bargains
Warren's cost score of 88.6 is the highest among these eight counties, with median home values at just $78,000 and gross rent averaging only $676 monthly. These numbers represent some of Georgia's most accessible housing stock.
4 / 5
Income lags, taxes slightly elevated
The income score of 13.9 reflects a median household income of $46,776, limiting earning potential in the county. The effective tax rate of 1.031% is the highest in this group, though still reasonable in absolute terms. Safety, health, school, and environmental data are not yet available.
5 / 5
Warren for ultra-budget living
Warren County suits those seeking the absolute lowest housing costs in Georgia, particularly retirees on fixed incomes and families starting out. Strong affordability more than offsets modest incomes, making it an exceptional value play for cost-conscious residents.
Warren County's composite score of 73.5 exceeds the national median of 50.0 by 47%, placing it among the more livable counties nationwide. This strong score reflects exceptional value in housing and cost dimensions.
Above Georgia average, solid rank
At 73.5, Warren surpasses Georgia's state average of 70.9 and ranks in the upper-middle tier of Georgia's 159 counties. It demonstrates that rural Georgia can deliver competitive livability metrics.
Unmatched housing bargains
Warren's cost score of 88.6 is the highest among these eight counties, with median home values at just $78,000 and gross rent averaging only $676 monthly. These numbers represent some of Georgia's most accessible housing stock.
Income lags, taxes slightly elevated
The income score of 13.9 reflects a median household income of $46,776, limiting earning potential in the county. The effective tax rate of 1.031% is the highest in this group, though still reasonable in absolute terms. Safety, health, school, and environmental data are not yet available.
Warren for ultra-budget living
Warren County suits those seeking the absolute lowest housing costs in Georgia, particularly retirees on fixed incomes and families starting out. Strong affordability more than offsets modest incomes, making it an exceptional value play for cost-conscious residents.
Score breakdown
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Property Tax
Effective property tax rate vs national benchmarks
At 1.031% effective rate, Warren County exceeds the typical American property tax burden by roughly 18%. Despite the high rate, the median tax of $804 stays below the national median of $2,690 because home values here are among the lowest in the region.
Warren ranks highest in Georgia for tax rates
Warren County's 1.031% effective rate is among the highest in Georgia, surpassing the state average of 0.898% by 15%. At $804, the median tax is roughly half Georgia's $1,529 median, reflecting depressed property values rather than favorable rates.
Warren has the region's second-highest rate
Warren's 1.031% rate ranks second-highest regionally, trailing only Washington County's 1.097%, and significantly exceeds every other nearby county. Compared to lower-tax peers like Walker (0.778%) and Wayne (0.796%), Warren's rate burden is substantially higher.
Median home costs about $804 per year
On Warren's median home value of just $78,000, you'll pay approximately $804 in annual property tax. With a mortgage, budget closer to $984 once you include additional taxes and fees.
Warren homeowners should appeal aggressively
With the region's highest tax rate, even small overassessments compound into meaningful annual costs for Warren homeowners. If your property's assessed value appears high relative to recent comparable sales in your area, filing an appeal is especially worthwhile.
Warren County renters spend just 17.3% of income on rent, beating both the national norm and Georgia's 18.6% state average, though median income of $46,776 falls well below national levels. At $676 monthly, Warren offers the region's lowest absolute rent costs.
Georgia's most affordable rental market
Warren County claims the state's lowest median rent at $676 monthly and ties or beats most counties in rent-to-income ratios at 17.3%. This exceptional affordability, combined with low homeownership costs, makes Warren a standout value play statewide.
Warren's unbeatable rent prices
Warren's $676 monthly rent undercuts every regional peer: Upson by $103, Walker by $191, and Walton by $555. Home values follow suit—Warren's $78,000 median represents the region's most accessible entry point for homebuyers.
Lowest housing burden in the region
Warren County households earning $46,776 annually spend just $676 on rent (17.3% of income) or $510 on mortgages, allocating minimal resources to housing. This leaves maximum breathing room in household budgets—a critical advantage for low-income families.
Warren County's affordability is unmatched
For renters or first-time homebuyers operating on tight budgets, Warren County delivers unbeatable value: lowest regional rents, lowest home prices, and the state's best rent-to-income ratio. This county rewards thrifty relocators with maximum financial flexibility.
Warren County's median household income of $46,776 falls 37% below the U.S. median of $74,755, reflecting limited economic opportunity in rural east-central Georgia. The county struggles with outmigration and job scarcity.
Well below Georgia's statewide median
Warren's $46,776 median household income trails Georgia's state average of $60,488 by 23%, placing it among the lower-earning counties. Per capita income of $24,793 similarly lags the state's $31,115 average.
Warren among the region's lower earners
Warren County's $46,776 median income sits between Washington County ($44,009) and Wayne County ($49,562), part of a cluster of economically-challenged rural counties. The county faces similar demographic and employment transitions as its neighbors.
Warren offers rare housing affordability
Warren County's rent-to-income ratio of 17.3% is excellent, and the median home value of just $78,000 represents the most affordable housing in the comparison group. Lower costs provide essential breathing room for households on limited incomes.
Warren's low costs enable long-term planning
Warren County households should take advantage of affordable housing to save systematically, even if amounts are modest relative to income. Low cost of living makes Warren an ideal place to build financial stability through consistent saving habits.
Warren County residents live to an average of 71.2 years, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 years. Nearly a quarter (24.3%) report poor or fair health, a sign that preventable diseases and chronic conditions dominate the county's health landscape.
Warren lags Georgia's baseline
At 71.2 years, Warren County's life expectancy trails Georgia's state average of 73.3 years by 2.1 years. The county ranks in the lower half of Georgia counties, reflecting persistent barriers to health and wellness.
Warren ranks low among peers
Warren's 71.2-year life expectancy outpaces only Upson County (70.4) and Ware County (69.7) among nearby counties. With 57 primary care providers per 100K, Warren has solid medical infrastructure, but just 39 mental health providers per 100K may leave behavioral health needs underserved.
Insurance and care access
Warren County's uninsured rate of 14.5% hovers near the state average, though one in seven residents still lack coverage. Primary care access is adequate at 57 providers per 100K, but mental health capacity lags demand, creating gaps in behavioral and substance-use care.
Find coverage for your family
With 14.5% of Warren residents uninsured, marketplace and Medicaid options offer affordable pathways to coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or contact a local health department to explore plans tailored to your income and family size.
Warren County's composite risk score of 5.31 places it in the Very Low category and far below both Georgia's state average (39.49) and the national average. The county ranks among the safest in the entire United States for natural disaster exposure.
Safest in Georgia by Far
Warren County stands as Georgia's lowest-risk county with a composite score of 5.31, nearly seven times lower than the state average. This exceptional safety reflects the county's inland location, stable geology, and low exposure to all major natural hazard categories.
Safest County in the Region
Warren County's 5.31 score dramatically outperforms neighboring Hancock County (18.9) and Glascock County (12.4), making it a standout safe zone in east-central Georgia. Its isolation from major fault lines, tornado corridors, and coastal influences creates a uniquely protected environment.
Minimal Risk Across All Hazards
All natural hazard categories score very low for Warren County, with the highest being hurricane risk at 61.91—still moderate in absolute terms. Tornado (28.69), flood (10.88), and wildfire (41.63) risks are all well below state and national averages.
Standard Insurance Likely Sufficient
Warren County residents can rely on standard homeowners insurance as a primary protection given the county's exceptionally low disaster risk profile. However, maintaining adequate coverage and routine property maintenance remains prudent for any unforeseen events.