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Crime in Locust Grove summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Locust Grove. Key points include:
There were 386 total crimes in Locust Grove in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Locust Grove is 3,222.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Locust Grove is 258.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Locust Grove is 2,963.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Locust Grove is 52.06% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Locust Grove Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Locust Grove / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 386 | 3,222.6 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 258.8 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 83.5 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 355 | 2,963.8 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 192.0 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 308 | 2,571.4 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 200.4 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Locust Grove summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Locust Grove. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Locust Grove is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Locust Grove is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Locust Grove is $324,431.
The median income in Locust Grove is $75,083.
Locust Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Locust Grove Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Locust Grove | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Locust Grove, GA Weather
The average high in Locust Grove is 73.1° and the average low is 50.8°.
There are 75.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.8 inches of precipitation each year with 1.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Locust Grove |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Locust Grove Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Locust Grove
The current population in Locust Grove is 10,532. The population has increased 110.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,532 | 6.1% |
| 2023 | 9,931 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 9,367 | 6.2% |
| 2021 | 8,816 | 17.2% |
| 2020 | 7,525 | 8.2% |
| 2019 | 6,954 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 6,540 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 6,340 | 10.4% |
| 2016 | 5,742 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 5,666 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 5,573 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 5,482 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 5,366 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 5,209 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 5,002 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Locust Grove
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Locust Grove is:
37.0% White with 3,895 White residents.
50.4% African American with 5,306 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 111 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 95 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 263 Two Or More residents.
8.0% Hispanic with 846 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Locust Grove | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 50.4% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Locust Grove
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Locust Grove is 47.2% female with 4,969 female residents.
Locust Grove is 52.8% male with 5,563 male residents.
| Gender | Locust Grove | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Locust Grove for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Locust Grove completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Locust Grove | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Locust Grove, Georgia
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5.5% of households in Locust Grove earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Locust Grove earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Locust Grove earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Locust Grove earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.2% of households in Locust Grove earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.6% of households in Locust Grove earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Locust Grove earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Locust Grove earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Locust Grove earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.3% of households in Locust Grove earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Locust Grove | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.2% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.6% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
