About Oglethorpe County

Oglethorpe is a county in the Athens Metropolitan area. It has a population of 14,974 and a population density of 34, which is 64% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 10 years above the Athens Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Oglethorpe County has a median home value of $282,160, which is 17% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,248 is 34% below the metro average rent and 40% below the national average rent The average household income in Oglethorpe County is $66,672 , which is 1% below the Metro average household income and 14% below the national average of household income.

Metro Area loading
$282,160Median Home Value
$341,479 Athens Metro Area
$1,248Median Rent
$1,879 Athens Metro Area
View Map in Full Screen

Towns of Oglethorpe County

Nearby Counties

Free Neighborhood Recommendations
Try it now

Looking to buy a home? We provide free neighborhood recommendations, backed by our data. Book a free consultation today !

img

Oglethorpe County's population is made up of 51% married, 30% single, 12% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 40%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 78% of the population in Oglethorpe County.

14,974Population
219,870 Athens Metro Area
34Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
42 Median Age
32 Athens Metro Area
See Detailed Demographics Data for Oglethorpe County

The Per Capita income in Oglethorpe County is $30,225. The Median Household Income is $66,672

$30,225Income Per Capita
$35,162 Athens Metro Area
$66,672Median Household Income
$67,364 Athens Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
20% Athens Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
3% Athens Metro Area
See Detailed Employment Data for Oglethorpe County
Amenities in Oglethorpe County
See Detailed Amenities Data for Oglethorpe County
$282,160Median Home Value
$341,479 Athens Metro Area
$1,248Median Rent
$1,879 Athens Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Athens Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
22%
Home Owners
78%
See Detailed Real Estate Data for Oglethorpe County
315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Lexington crime index is 83 which is lower than the national average.

83
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

See Detailed Crime Data for Oglethorpe County

Nextburb ranking is based on key statistics from the U.S. Census data, FBI, CDC, and other sources

Show Ranking by
  • Ranked #24 In Athens Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #52 In Athens Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
  • Ranked #125 In Athens Bay Area
    of 322 Total Places
See All Rankings
Compare Lifestyle
Compare demographics, real estate, crime and other stats
VS

Your next place to live is waiting for you


loading-image
LayerBtn
img