There are over 32,000 people living in Oconee, a county situated in the northern area of Georgia. Out of the 186 square miles of the county, over 1 percent is water, which makes sense since it sits entirely in the Upper Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River. When it comes to nature, there is also the National Forest with the same name, which you can enjoy when you feel like hiking.

The median home price here is close to $240,000 which is a bit expensive, while the cost of living index is 112.7. The crime index is 29, which is quite acceptable, while the number of doctors per 100,000 residents is 317.

4. Worth

Score: 17

Median home price: $68,700

Cost of living index: 79.8

Average commute time: 26.82

Crime index: 47

Doctors per 100K: 28

Over 21,000 people live in Worth County, Georgia, which spreads over 575 square miles. Located in the south-west area of the state, Worth County is included in the Albany, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area and it is also called the “Peanut Capital” since it has such a massive industry.

The population density here is rather low, which means there’s plenty of elbow room. The towns here are small and they don’t have a lot of people, so there’s that small-city vibe about them. If you’re looking for the hustle and bustle of the big cities, this isn’t the perfect county for you. The median home price in the area is below $67,000, while the cost of living index is 79.8. On the downside, the crime index is 47, which isn’t too great, but not too terrible either, and there are only 28 doctors per 100,000 people.

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