Valdosta, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Valdosta is a community in Lowndes County, Georgia, home to about 55,252 people spread across 36.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $28,572 a year, and a typical home is worth about $182,800. About 36.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 1 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Valdosta ranks number 19 of 669 in population, number 428 in median household income, number 308 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Valdosta typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 40°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Remerton, GA | 1.8 mi. | 1,280 |
| 2. | Dasher, GA | 8.2 mi. | 944 |
| 3. | Moody AFB, GA | 9.7 mi. | 1,630 |
| 4. | Hahira, GA | 11.4 mi. | 3,451 |
| 5. | Lake Park, GA | 12.6 mi. | 1,234 |
| 6. | Morven, GA | 14.6 mi. | 553 |
| 7. | Cecil, GA | 15.1 mi. | 486 |
| 8. | Ray City, GA | 16.3 mi. | 852 |
What is the population of Valdosta, Georgia?
Valdosta has a population of about 55,252 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Valdosta, Georgia in?
Valdosta is located in Lowndes County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Valdosta, Georgia?
The median home value in Valdosta is about $182,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Valdosta, Georgia?
The median personal income in Valdosta is about $28,572 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Valdosta, Georgia?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded in Lowndes County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Valdosta, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 40 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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