Valdosta

Lowndes County, Georgia

Population 120K |Median income $58,541 |2 hospitals

Population

119,965

Lowndes County

Median Income

$58,541

-14% vs avg

Median Home Value

$215,600

-5% vs avg

Median Age

31.8

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

120K+8%

Median Income

$58,541+57%

Median Home Value

$215,600+61%

Poverty Rate

19.2%-21%

Unemployment

4.8%-62%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,052/mo

Poverty Rate

19.2% +35% vs avg

Unemployment 4.8%

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.9%

Work From Home 6.5%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 52.5%

African American 37.2%

Asian 1.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

39.8%

Obesity

38.7%

High Blood Pressure

35.9%

Physical Inactivity

29.1%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.3%

Current Smoking

15%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.3%

Binge Drinking

14.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

14.2%

Diabetes

12.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 77.8%

Dental Visit 56.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.7%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

3.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

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★★

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Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

SGMC HEALTH

VALDOSTA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Valdosta Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Valdosta, GA? ▼

Valdosta, GA has a population of 119,965 people, located in Lowndes County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Valdosta? ▼

The median household income in Valdosta, GA is $58,541 per year. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

What is the median home value in Valdosta? ▼

The median home value in Valdosta, GA is $215,600. Median rent is $1,052/month.

What are the top health concerns in Valdosta? ▼

The top health indicators in Valdosta include Short Sleep Duration (39.8%), Obesity (38.7%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Valdosta? ▼

Valdosta has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Valdosta? ▼

The median age in Valdosta, GA is 31.8 years. 27.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Valdosta, GA is located in Lowndes County, Georgia. With a population of 120K and a median household income of $58,541, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Valdosta area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lowndes County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.