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Douglas.
About
Life in Douglas
Douglas is a community of 11,720 people in Georgia. The median household income is $34,408, median rent runs about $680 per month, and median home values are around $133,300. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Douglas at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
29.7%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
86.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Douglas: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Douglas, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (63.2%), and 9.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.6%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.4%
of households
Married Couples
25.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 51% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Douglas
In Douglas, rent runs 51% below the GA average, and home values are 56% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,283
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $180,577 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above GA average
Unemployment in Douglas
Unemployment in Coffee County, which includes Douglas, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Douglas: Coffee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Coffee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Douglas Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.3 min avg
How Douglas residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Douglas, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 56 mi
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD)
Regional airport · few flights56k passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Medium hub3.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Douglas runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
202.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,037.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Douglas Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coffee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coffee County, which includes Douglas, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,200 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,200 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Coffee County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Coffee County, which includes Douglas, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
118
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Coffee County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Douglas has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
98
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 37°F | 4.21" |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 4.28" |
| Mar | 70°F | 46°F | 4.81" |
| Apr | 78°F | 52°F | 3.19" |
| May | 85°F | 60°F | 2.72" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.87" |
| Jul | 92°F | 70°F | 4.61" |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 5.84" |
| Sep | 86°F | 66°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 2.58" |
| Nov | 69°F | 44°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 63°F | 40°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Douglas
Douglas has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Douglas
Douglas's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Douglas
Public · 2-year · 1,466 students · in-state tuition $3,410 · 22% graduate · median earnings $39,798 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Frederica National Monument, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Douglas
Douglas has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Frederica National Monument (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Frederica National Monument
National Monument
88 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayCumberland Island National Seashore
National Seashore
94 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Douglas
Douglas-Coffee County Public Library
200 S. Madison Av Suite D, Douglas
Cities Near Douglas
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Douglas?
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Douglas FAQ
Is Douglas, Georgia affordable?⌄
Douglas's median rent is $680/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $34,408/year. Median home value is $133,300.
Is Douglas, Georgia safe?⌄
Douglas's violent crime rate was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1037 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Douglas, Georgia?⌄
Coffee County, which includes Douglas, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Douglas, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Douglas is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $680/month and median household income is $34,408/year. The median home value is $133,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Douglas, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Douglas is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from