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Lithia Springs.
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, GA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs is an unincorporated community in northeastern Douglas County that's quietly honest about what it is: a suburban bedroom community with solid bones and real trade-offs. The job market here is stable with a 3.7% unemployment rate, but most residents aren't working locally; this is where people live to be near better-paying jobs elsewhere, which shapes the whole character of the place. Summers are hot and humid, and winters are mild but wet, so you're dealing with serious Georgia heat from May through September and frequent rain year-round; winters rarely dip below freezing but rarely offer that crisp escape either.
Lithia Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
13.2%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
-10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lithia Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lithia Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.2%), and 21.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
11.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.3%
of households
Married Couples
31.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
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 about average for GA
Rent, home values, and income in Lithia Springs
In Lithia Springs, home values are 27% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,422
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $276,513 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Lithia Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Douglas County, which includes Lithia Springs, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Lithia Springs: Douglas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Douglas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lithia Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute29.1 min avg
How Lithia Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lithia Springs, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lithia Springs, runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
182.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
725.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Douglas County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Douglas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Douglas County, which includes Lithia Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $94,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $138,000 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $34,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $335,000 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
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
Douglas County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Douglas County, which includes Lithia Springs, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Douglas County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lithia Springs has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lithia Springs
Uninsured
17.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lithia Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Douglasville
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.6 mi away · Austell
Ridgeview Institute
Psychiatric · 9.5 mi away · Smyrna
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.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lithia Springs (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,844 students · in-state tuition $34,030 · 57% graduate · median earnings $62,169 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 432 students · in-state tuition $9,918 · 27% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
12 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
70 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
72 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
84 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
87 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lithia Springs
Betty C. Hagler/Lithia Springs Public Library
7100 Turner Drive, Lithia Springs
Cities Near Lithia Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lithia Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lithia Springs FAQ
Is Lithia Springs, Georgia affordable?⌄
Lithia Springs's median rent is $1,402/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,417/year. Median home value is $220,000.
Is Lithia Springs, Georgia safe?⌄
Lithia Springs is policed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 183 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 726 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lithia Springs, Georgia?⌄
Douglas County, which includes Lithia Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lithia Springs, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Lithia Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,402/month and median household income is $62,417/year. The median home value is $220,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lithia Springs, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Lithia Springs is 29 minutes, which is about 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