GEORGIA
Dawson County Pulse
Overall county health and business readiness
Dawson County scores 68/100 overall — solid with room to grow.
This score combines workforce quality, growth momentum, affordability, safety, and fiscal health into a single number. Dawson County's strongest dimension is Affordability & Housing, while Workforce & Education presents the most room for improvement. For business owners, this means the county's overall environment supports new ventures.
County Health Score
Composite of workforce, growth, affordability, safety, and fiscal health
Prospector unlocks full data for all 15 pillars across every county.
Population
28,704
Median Income
$89K
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Education (BA+)
35.8%
Pillar Breakdown
Business formation, building permits, and net establishment change
Rent affordability, housing availability, and cost burden
View full details →Crime rates, health outcomes, and community amenities
View full details →Government revenue, spending priorities, and fiscal stability
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP by County |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
CountyPulse computed metrics |Vintage: 2025 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Source