Lowndes County

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Lowndes County, anchored by the city of Valdosta, blends Southern hospitality with a mix of lively college life, historic architecture, and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy lively downtown events, serene parks, and a diverse food scene.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
58,879
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.15°, -86.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,270
Local Cost
$1,432
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
18.4°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-13.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1385 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGM
Distance
28 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 77/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.