A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Arlington's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Arlington 7.1

Georgia 3.7

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Arlington 32.9

Georgia 19.1

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Arlington

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Most working residents leave Arlington for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Albany (11%), Blakely (6%) and Edison (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Albany

11%

Blakely

Edison

Colquitt

5%Work in townlive and work in Arlington 35 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 341Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Arlington →

Health in Arlington

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

4better than GA·21worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 7 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 2▲ 1▼ 4 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.4%Fewer binge drinkersGA 14.5% · better 6.4%Fewer adults who have had cancerGA 7% · better 28.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethGA 14.5% · worse

Care nearby

Lifebrite Community Hospital of EarlyBlakely · 13.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Edison Medical CenterEdison · 8.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Arlington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Arlington →

Natural hazards in Arlington

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Arlington flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Arlington

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Arlington →

Climate in Arlington

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Arlington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter

79° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Arlington get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 13, with the last in spring around Mar 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Arlington →