Long County

Long County is a county in southeastern Georgia, located inland from the Atlantic coast and situated between the Savannah and Brunswick metropolitan areas. Established in 1920 and named for U.S. Senator Walter F. George, it is part of Georgia’s Coastal Plain region, shaped by low, flat terrain and extensive pine forests. The county is small in population scale, with roughly 20,000 residents, and has experienced growth in recent decades tied to nearby military and regional employment centers. Long County is predominantly rural, with development concentrated around its principal communities and transportation corridors. Land use reflects a mix of residential areas, timber and agricultural lands, and associated small-business activity, with many residents commuting to jobs in surrounding counties. The county seat is Ludowici, which serves as the primary center of local government and services.

Long County is a coastal-plain county in southeastern Georgia, located west of Liberty County and within the broader Savannah–Hinesville regional area. County government and planning information is maintained on the Long County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts page for Long County, Georgia, the county’s population was 19,447 (2020 Census), with a 2023 population estimate of 21,534.

Age & Gender

Age distribution and sex composition are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau for Long County on the data.census.gov portal and summarized on QuickFacts for Long County (tables based on the American Community Survey).

• Age distribution (selected groups): County-level age shares (under 18, 65+, and related age brackets) are provided on QuickFacts under the “Age and Sex” section.
• Gender ratio / sex composition: Male and female population shares are provided on QuickFacts and in detailed form on data.census.gov (ACS “Sex” and “Age by Sex” tables).

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Race and Hispanic/Latino origin are published by the U.S. Census Bureau for Long County in both summary and detailed formats.

• Summary (QuickFacts): The QuickFacts profile for Long County reports the county’s racial categories (e.g., White, Black or African American, Asian, and other categories) and Hispanic or Latino (of any race) under the “Race and Hispanic Origin” section.
• Detailed tables: Detailed race and Hispanic/Latino origin cross-tabulations are available via data.census.gov.

Household & Housing Data

Household characteristics and housing inventory indicators are reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and summarized for Long County on QuickFacts, with table-level detail on data.census.gov.

• Households and household size: The QuickFacts profile includes counts of households and average household size (ACS-based).
• Owner-occupied housing rate and housing units: The QuickFacts profile reports owner-occupancy rates, housing unit counts, and related housing indicators.
• Additional housing characteristics: More detailed measures (structure type, year built, tenure, housing costs) are available through data.census.gov (ACS housing tables).

Long County is a largely rural, low-density coastal Georgia county where dispersed housing and longer last‑mile distances can constrain fixed broadband buildout, shaping reliance on mobile connectivity for digital communication.

Direct county-level email usage rates are not routinely published, so email access trends are inferred from proxy indicators such as household internet, broadband subscriptions, and device availability reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey). These measures track the prerequisites for regular email use.

Digital access indicators for Long County can be summarized using ACS tables on household internet subscriptions (including broadband types) and computer ownership; higher broadband and computer access generally correspond to more consistent email adoption, especially for work, school, and government services. Age distribution also influences adoption: a larger share of older adults is typically associated with lower digital adoption and more assistance needs, while working-age adults and students more consistently use email for institutional accounts; local age structure is available via ACS demographic profiles. Gender distribution is generally a weak predictor of email access compared with age and connectivity, but county sex-by-age composition is also reported by ACS.

Connectivity constraints commonly include limited provider competition and uneven coverage; county planning and service context can be referenced through Long County government and statewide broadband mapping from the State of Georgia broadband program.

Long County is a rural county in coastal southeast Georgia, southwest of Savannah and adjacent to Fort Stewart. It includes the city of Ludowici and large areas of low-density housing, forests, wetlands, and flat coastal-plain terrain. These characteristics matter for mobile connectivity because sparse population and extensive wooded/wetland cover generally reduce tower density and can increase the likelihood of coverage gaps indoors and along less-traveled roads. County population and density benchmarks are available from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Long County, Georgia QuickFacts.

Key distinction: network availability vs. adoption

• Network availability describes where mobile (4G/5G) service is advertised as present.
• Adoption describes whether residents actually subscribe to mobile service and/or rely on mobile broadband at home (including “smartphone-only” internet households).

County-level adoption measures are limited compared with statewide or tract-level indicators. Where county-specific adoption is not published, the most defensible approach is to reference tract/block-level or provider-reported availability maps and clearly label them as availability rather than usage.

Mobile penetration or access indicators (county-level and closest available)

Household internet subscription context (adoption-related)

The most consistent public “adoption” indicators tied to mobile usage are census-based measures of:

• Households with an internet subscription
• Households with cellular data plans (mobile broadband subscription)
• Households with no internet subscription
• Smartphone-only access patterns (often inferred from combinations of device and subscription tables rather than a single “smartphone-only” metric at the county level)

For Long County, these metrics are typically accessed through U.S. Census Bureau tables (American Community Survey). The Census Bureau provides county profiles and access to detailed tables via:

• data.census.gov (ACS tables)
• Census QuickFacts for Long County

Limitation: Public-facing QuickFacts pages summarize internet subscription but do not always break out cellular data plan subscriptions cleanly for every county view; the detailed breakdown is usually obtained through ACS table queries on data.census.gov. As a result, county-level “mobile penetration” is more reliably described using internet subscription and cellular data plan subscription tables from ACS rather than a single standardized “mobile penetration rate.”

Smartphone access (device-level adoption proxy)

ACS device questions measure whether households have:

• A smartphone
• A computer (desktop/laptop/tablet)
• Other devices

These can be used to characterize smartphone prevalence as an access pathway, but they remain household-reported device availability, not network coverage. Detailed device tables are also accessed through data.census.gov.

Mobile internet usage patterns: 4G/5G availability (network-side)

FCC availability data (coverage, not usage)

The primary federal source for mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection and National Broadband Map, which includes modeled/provider-submitted coverage for mobile technologies. This is the standard reference for:

• 4G LTE availability
• 5G (low-band/mid-band) availability
• Reported coverage footprints by provider

Relevant sources:

• FCC National Broadband Map
• FCC Broadband Data Collection overview

Interpretation note: FCC mobile availability is fundamentally a coverage claim/availability indicator, not a measurement of speeds experienced by users or the share of residents who subscribe.

Georgia statewide broadband context

Georgia maintains statewide broadband planning and mapping resources that provide context and may include region-level priorities affecting rural counties such as Long:

• Georgia Broadband Office

Limitation: State resources often focus on fixed broadband availability and adoption; mobile-specific county breakdowns may be less standardized than FCC mobile availability layers.

Typical rural-county pattern (without asserting county-specific values)

Public maps for rural southeast Georgia commonly show:

• 4G LTE as the broad baseline layer across most populated corridors and towns.
• 5G concentrated around higher-traffic corridors, population centers, and areas with denser tower infrastructure.

Limitation: A county-specific statement about “most residents have 5G” cannot be made without extracting coverage area/population overlays from the FCC map or other audited datasets. The FCC map supports location-based queries that can be used to evaluate specific parts of Long County (e.g., Ludowici, U.S. Highway corridors, or areas near Fort Stewart).

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Smartphones as the primary mobile access device

In the U.S., smartphones are the dominant device type for mobile connectivity, and ACS device tables can be used to quantify household smartphone availability for Long County through data.census.gov. In county contexts, device patterns are often discussed as:

• Smartphone present in household (mobile-capable)
• Computer/tablet present (often paired with fixed broadband, but also used over mobile hotspots)
• No device / no subscription categories (digital access constraints)

Limitation: County-level public datasets typically do not provide a precise split of mobile device models or operating systems, and they generally do not measure “feature phone” prevalence directly. Most county-accessible public measures are household-level device categories (smartphone vs. computer vs. none).

Hotspots and tethering (usage pattern)

Households without fixed broadband may rely on:

• Smartphone tethering
• Dedicated mobile hotspots

These behaviors are not consistently measured at the county level in public datasets; they are usually captured in national surveys or private market research rather than standardized county statistics.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Population density and settlement pattern (availability and quality)

Long County’s rural settlement pattern affects:

• Tower spacing and indoor coverage (lower density often means fewer sites per square mile)
• Coverage variability between Ludowici/major roads and sparsely populated areas

County demographic and housing pattern context is available from:

• Census QuickFacts (population, housing, density indicators)

Land cover and terrain (signal propagation)

Coastal plain environments are generally flat, but extensive tree cover and wetlands can:

• Increase signal attenuation (especially indoors and in heavily wooded areas)
• Make backhaul and site placement more complex in sparsely developed tracts

These influences are physical/engineering constraints; they do not, by themselves, indicate whether residents adopt mobile internet.

Military adjacency and commuting corridors (demand-side context)

Proximity to Fort Stewart and associated commuting patterns can shape demand along highways and in nearby residential clusters, which can correlate with where providers prioritize capacity upgrades. This is a contextual factor and does not substitute for provider-verified coverage or adoption statistics.

Practical way to cite Long County-specific evidence (without conflating coverage and adoption)

• Availability (4G/5G): Use the FCC National Broadband Map and document coverage by checking representative locations (town center, highway corridors, rural tracts). This yields defensible statements about where service is reported available.
• Adoption (household subscriptions/devices): Use data.census.gov ACS tables for Long County to report household internet subscription, cellular data plan subscription, and smartphone availability.

Data limitations specific to county-level “mobile usage”

• Direct mobile penetration rates (subscriptions per capita) are not typically published at the county level in a standardized, public, audited form comparable across all counties.
• FCC data measures availability, not take-up, data consumption, or experienced speed.
• ACS measures household-reported subscriptions and devices, not network performance, provider signal strength, or whether mobile service is the primary connection.
• Device-type granularity is limited in public county datasets (smartphone vs. computer categories rather than detailed handset classes).

These constraints mean a “detailed overview” for Long County is best supported by pairing (1) FCC availability layers for 4G/5G with (2) ACS household subscription/device tables for adoption, keeping each clearly separated and attributed to its source.

Long County is a small, coastal-plain county in southeast Georgia, positioned between the Savannah and Brunswick–Jesup regional corridors and anchored by Ludowici as the county seat. Its social media environment is shaped by a largely rural settlement pattern, proximity to regional employment centers, and significant military adjacency through nearby Fort Stewart/Hinesville, all of which tend to elevate mobile-first and locally oriented social platform use.

User statistics (penetration and active use)

• Local measurement note: Public, county-specific social media penetration statistics are generally not published in standardized form. Credible benchmarks come from national surveys and county demographics.
• Overall adult usage benchmark: About 69% of U.S. adults use at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center’s social media fact sheet. This figure is a practical baseline for Long County’s adult usage in the absence of directly reported county platform penetration.
• Household connectivity context: Social media activity in rural counties is strongly influenced by smartphone and broadband access; the most widely reported pattern nationally is heavier reliance on smartphones where fixed broadband is weaker (reflected across Pew’s internet and technology reporting, including the social media fact sheet above).

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National age patterns are the most reliable proxy for county-level age usage trends:

• Ages 18–29: Highest overall social media usage; roughly nine-in-ten use social media in Pew’s reporting (Pew Research Center).
• Ages 30–49: High usage, typically around eight-in-ten.
• Ages 50–64: Moderate-to-high usage, around six-to-seven-in-ten.
• Ages 65+: Lower usage than younger groups, but still substantial at roughly mid–single-digit tens of percent. In a county setting like Long County, these age gradients typically appear as:
• Strongest platform activity among young adults and younger families (mobile-centric, messaging-heavy).
• More concentrated use among older adults on platforms emphasizing community information, local news sharing, and family connections.

Gender breakdown

• Overall pattern: Pew’s platform-by-platform reporting shows gender skews vary by platform, more than a single consistent “social media gender gap” across all platforms (Pew Research Center platform estimates).
• Common national skews (directional):
  • Pinterest and Instagram tend to index higher among women.
  • Reddit tends to index higher among men.
  • Facebook and YouTube are generally broad and comparatively balanced across genders relative to other platforms. Applied to Long County, the most-used, broad-reach platforms (Facebook, YouTube) typically yield the most gender-balanced reach, while interest- and format-specific platforms show clearer differences.

Most-used platforms (percentages where available)

County-specific platform market shares are not typically published by reputable survey houses; the most defensible percentages come from national estimates:

• YouTube: 83% of U.S. adults (Pew) — highest reach platform in the U.S. (Pew Research Center).
• Facebook: 68%
• Instagram: 47%
• Pinterest: 35%
• TikTok: 33%
• LinkedIn: 30%
• X (formerly Twitter): 22%
• Snapchat: 27%
• WhatsApp: 29%

For a rural-to-exurban Georgia county, observed usage typically concentrates on Facebook (community groups, announcements, local commerce) and YouTube (how-to, entertainment, local/regional content), with Instagram and TikTok skewing younger and more creator/video-forward.

Behavioral trends (engagement and preferences)

• Mobile-first engagement: Rural counties commonly display high reliance on smartphones for social access, which aligns with heavier use of short-form video (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and messaging/notifications over desktop-oriented behaviors.
• Community information seeking: Facebook Groups and local pages tend to act as de facto community bulletin boards in smaller counties—supporting engagement around school events, weather impacts, road conditions, buy/sell activity, and local services.
• Video as a primary format: With YouTube’s reach leadership nationally (Pew Research Center), video is typically the most universal content type across age groups, with younger cohorts shifting toward short-form and older cohorts sustaining long-form viewing.
• Platform-role separation by age: Younger adults more often use TikTok/Instagram for entertainment and discovery, while older adults more often use Facebook for maintaining social ties and local updates, mirroring Pew’s documented age differences by platform (Pew Research Center).
• Local commerce and services: Smaller-county social media use frequently includes peer-to-peer marketplace activity (especially on Facebook), and service discovery via recommendations within local groups rather than broad, follower-based publishing.

Long County, Georgia, maintains family and associate-related public records through state and county offices. Birth and death records are vital records administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records, with local access typically available through the county health department. Certified copies are generally issued to eligible requesters under state rules. Marriage records are created and maintained by the Long County Probate Court, and divorce records are filed with the Long County Clerk of Superior Court (court case records and decrees). Adoption records in Georgia are generally sealed and are not open to public inspection except as authorized by law or court order.

Public databases for Long County commonly include searchable court and property indexes rather than full vital records. Long County provides access to county departments and contact information through the official county site: Long County, Georgia (official website). Court-related access points include the Long County courts directory (Georgia Courts), and recorded land records are typically accessed via the county clerk’s recording office listings.

Records are accessed in person at the relevant office (Probate Court, Clerk of Superior Court, local health department) or online via state or county portals where available. Privacy restrictions commonly apply to certified vital records, sealed adoption files, and certain protected information in court filings.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license (application and license issuance): Created and maintained by the county probate court when a couple applies to marry.
• Marriage certificate/return (proof of marriage performed): The officiant completes a return after the ceremony; the return is recorded with the probate court and becomes the county’s official marriage record.
• Certified copies: Issued from the recorded county marriage record.

Divorce records

• Divorce case file: Civil case materials maintained by the clerk of the superior court (pleadings, motions, service documents, and related filings).
• Final judgment and decree of divorce: The court’s final order ending the marriage; maintained as part of the superior court case record.
• Certified copies: Issued from the superior court record.

Annulment records

• Annulment case file and final order: Annulments are handled as superior court domestic relations matters in Georgia and are maintained in the superior court records similarly to divorce cases.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Long County marriage records (licenses and recorded returns)

• Filed/maintained by: Long County Probate Court (marriage licenses and recorded marriage returns).
• Access methods (typical):
  • In-person: Request copies from the probate court during business hours.
  • By mail/other request channels: Many Georgia probate courts accept written requests for certified copies with required identification and fees; availability and procedures vary by court.
• State-level alternative source: The Georgia Department of Public Health, Vital Records maintains statewide indexes and can issue certified copies for eligible requesters for certain years.
  Reference: Georgia DPH – Ways to Request Vital Records

Long County divorce and annulment records

• Filed/maintained by: Clerk of Superior Court, Long County (civil domestic relations case filings and final judgments).
• Access methods (typical):
  • In-person: Public terminals/case files and certified copies are requested through the clerk’s office, subject to redaction and restricted documents.
  • Online docket/case access: Georgia superior courts may provide limited online case indexing and docket access through statewide or vendor systems; the scope varies by county and record type.
  • Certified copies: Issued by the clerk of superior court from the official case record.

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license and recorded marriage return

Common elements recorded by Georgia probate courts include:

• Full legal names of both parties
• Date of license issuance and county of issuance (Long County)
• Ages/dates of birth (or age at time of application), and sometimes places of birth
• Residences/addresses at time of application
• Names of parents (often included on applications)
• Officiant name/title and date/place of ceremony (on the return)
• Signatures (applicants and officiant, depending on form used)
• License/certificate number and recording information

Divorce decree (final judgment) and case record

Common elements in superior court divorce records include:

• Names of the parties, case number, and filing and judgment dates
• Grounds/legal basis for divorce (as pleaded and/or reflected in final order)
• Findings and orders regarding:
  • Division of marital property and debts
  • Alimony/spousal support (if awarded)
  • Child custody, visitation, and child support (if applicable)
  • Name change orders (when granted)
• Court identification, judge’s signature, and clerk’s filing stamp
  Additional documents in the case file often include pleadings, settlement agreements, financial affidavits, and parenting plans, with access governed by confidentiality rules.

Annulment order and case record

Typical elements include:

• Names of the parties, case number, filing and judgment dates
• Legal grounds for annulment and the court’s findings
• Orders addressing related issues (property, support, children) where applicable
• Judge’s signature and clerk’s filing stamp

Privacy or legal restrictions

Marriage records

• General status: County marriage records are generally treated as public records, and certified copies are available through the probate court.
• Practical limits: Some identifying information contained in applications may be limited by office policy or redaction practices when providing copies, particularly for sensitive personal data.

Divorce and annulment records

• General status: Many components of superior court civil case records are public, including the existence of a case, basic docket entries, and final judgments.
• Restricted/confidential components: Georgia law and court rules restrict public access to certain domestic-relations filings and data, including materials sealed by court order and information protected by confidentiality provisions. Commonly protected content includes:
  • Social Security numbers and other sensitive identifiers (subject to redaction requirements)
  • Certain financial account information
  • Adoption-related information and certain juvenile-related information (when implicated)
  • Portions of custody evaluations, mental health records, or documents filed under seal
• Court authority to seal: Superior courts may seal specific documents or entire files in limited circumstances by order; access then is limited to parties, attorneys of record, and others authorized by the court.

Record custody and certification

• Official custodians:
  • Marriage: Long County Probate Court (official county marriage record and certified copies).
  • Divorce/annulment: Long County Superior Court Clerk (official court record and certified copies).
• Legal effect: Certified copies issued by the custodian offices serve as official proof of the recorded event or court order.

Long County is a rural, coastal-plain county in southeast Georgia anchored by Ludowici and strongly influenced by nearby military activity at Fort Stewart (in adjacent Liberty County). The county’s population is relatively young compared with many Georgia counties, with a sizable share of families and working-age adults and steady in-migration tied to regional job growth along the I‑95 corridor and the Hinesville–Fort Stewart area.

Education Indicators

Public schools (system, count, and names)

Long County is served by Long County School System, which operates 5 public schools:

• Long County Primary School
• Smiley Elementary School
• Walker Elementary School
• Long County Middle School
• Long County High School

School directory and profiles are published by the district and state accountability systems (see the Long County School System and the Georgia Department of Education portals).

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

• Student–teacher ratio (public schools): County-specific ratios vary by school and year; the most consistently comparable ratio measure is the district and school “student–teacher ratio” published in state report cards. The current ratio should be taken from the district’s latest state report card; a single countywide figure is not always presented in a stable, year-over-year format across all sources.
• Graduation rate: Long County High School’s four-year cohort graduation rate is reported annually by Georgia DOE. The most recent published rate should be used from the Georgia DOE CCRPI/high school graduation reporting; it is not uniformly replicated across non-state sources and may differ by reporting year.

(Data note: the state publishes the authoritative figures; third‑party summaries frequently lag or round values.)

Adult educational attainment

Adult attainment in Long County trends below the Georgia statewide average at the bachelor’s level, reflecting the county’s rural base and large share of jobs not requiring a four-year degree.

• High school diploma (or equivalent), age 25+: The most recent American Community Survey (ACS) estimate places Long County at a strong majority with a high school credential, though below the highest-attainment metro counties.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, age 25+: The ACS estimate indicates a minority share with a bachelor’s degree or higher, generally below statewide rates.

The most recent county estimates are published through the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS tables on data.census.gov (commonly tables such as S1501).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)

• Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE): Georgia districts commonly provide pathways aligned to state CTAE standards (e.g., business, healthcare, construction, information technology, agriculture). Long County High School participates in CTAE programming consistent with Georgia DOE pathway structures.
• Advanced Placement (AP) / accelerated coursework: AP and/or honors offerings are typically available at the high school level in Georgia districts; the specific course list and participation are reflected in the school’s course catalog and state reporting.
• Work-based learning and dual enrollment: Participation is commonly offered in Georgia through partnerships with technical colleges and postsecondary institutions; county-specific participation is documented in district guidance materials and state reports.

(Data note: program inventories change year to year; district course catalogs and Georgia DOE school profiles are the most reliable sources.)

School safety measures and counseling resources

• Safety measures: Georgia public schools generally follow state requirements for school safety planning, visitor controls, drills, and coordination with local law enforcement. Many districts also use secured entry procedures and surveillance systems; the district’s safety plan and board policies provide the definitive local description.
• Student support: School counseling services are standard in Georgia public schools (elementary, middle, and high school), often supplemented by school psychologists, social workers, and referrals to community partners. Specific staffing levels are typically found in district accountability and staffing reports.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent)

Long County’s unemployment rate is reported monthly by the Georgia Department of Labor; the most recent annual average is derived from those monthly series.

• The authoritative local source is the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) county labor force statistics.

(Data note: without citing a specific GDOL release month/year here, a single numeric rate cannot be stated definitively; GDOL is the standard reference for the current figure.)

Major industries and employment sectors

Employment is shaped by proximity to Fort Stewart and the broader coastal Georgia economy.

• Public administration / defense-related employment: Significant regional influence due to nearby installations and associated services.
• Retail trade and accommodation/food services: Common in county-seat and highway-serving areas.
• Health care and social assistance: A major employer category typical of the region.
• Construction: Elevated in growth periods tied to housing demand and regional expansion.
• Manufacturing and transportation/warehousing: Present in the larger regional labor market along coastal corridors, though more concentrated in nearby counties.

Sector detail and counts are available through ACS industry-of-employment tables and GDOL/US BLS regional summaries (see U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and ACS on data.census.gov).

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Common occupational groupings for residents typically include:

• Service occupations (food service, protective services, personal care)
• Sales and office occupations
• Construction, extraction, and maintenance
• Transportation and material moving
• Management and professional roles (smaller share than metro areas)

The most recent occupation distribution is published in ACS “occupation” profiles on data.census.gov.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

• Commuting pattern: Long County functions as a commuter county, with many residents traveling to employment centers in Liberty County (Hinesville/Fort Stewart), Bryan/Chatham (Savannah area), and other nearby counties.
• Mean commute time: Reported in ACS; rural commuter counties in this region often show commute times in the mid‑20s to low‑30 minutes on average, reflecting cross-county travel and limited in-county job density.

Local employment versus out-of-county work

A substantial share of employed residents work outside Long County, consistent with its rural base and adjacency to larger employment hubs. The ACS “place of work” and commuting-flow tables provide the definitive split of in-county vs out-of-county employment.

(Data note: a precise percentage requires the most recent ACS commuting/flow table extract for Long County.)

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Long County’s housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, typical of rural and exurban Georgia counties.

• Homeownership: A clear majority of occupied units are owner-occupied (ACS tenure tables).
• Renting: A smaller, but meaningful share consists of rental homes and manufactured-home rentals, often tied to workforce mobility.

The most current tenure estimates are available through ACS on data.census.gov (tenure tables such as DP04/S2501).

Median property values and recent trends

• Median owner-occupied home value: Reported by the ACS; values in Long County generally sit below major coastal metros but have risen notably since 2020 in line with statewide and national housing appreciation.
• Recent trend: The dominant recent pattern has been price appreciation followed by stabilization/slowdown relative to the peak-growth years, consistent with higher interest rates and reduced affordability.

(Data note: county median values differ across ACS versus market indexes; ACS reflects self-reported values, while market indexes reflect sale prices.)

Typical rent prices

• Median gross rent: Reported by ACS; rents have generally increased since 2020, reflecting regional demand spillover from Liberty/Chatham employment markets.

Types of housing

• Single-family detached homes: The primary housing type, including newer subdivisions near Ludowici and along main corridors.
• Manufactured homes: Common in rural parts of the county.
• Limited multifamily/apartments: Present but less prevalent than in nearby metro counties.
• Rural lots and acreage tracts: A notable share of housing sits on larger parcels outside the town core.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

• Ludowici area: Concentration of civic services, schools, and day-to-day amenities; more subdivision-style development.
• Unincorporated/rural areas: Larger lots, longer travel times to schools and retail, and greater reliance on commuting to nearby counties for work and services.

Property tax overview (rate and typical homeowner cost)

• Tax structure: Georgia property taxes are assessed on 40% of fair market value and levied by multiple jurisdictions (county, school district, and any municipal taxes where applicable).
• Rate: Effective property tax rates vary by millage and assessed values; county-specific millage schedules are published by the county and school system, while statewide context is available from the Georgia Department of Revenue.
• Typical homeowner cost: The most comparable benchmark is the ACS measure of median real estate taxes paid for owner-occupied homes, available via data.census.gov. This median is the most defensible “typical” cost figure because it reflects actual reported taxes rather than advertised millage alone.

(Data note: a single average rate and “typical” bill require the latest county millage and the latest ACS median taxes paid; both should be used together for a current-year estimate.)