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Valdosta, GA — ZIP 31698

Population: 1,096 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madison County Sanitary Landfill (24.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
128
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL, MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,957
Average weekly wage
$834
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 31698?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hurricane, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 31698?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 31698?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 31698?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 31698?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 31698?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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