For pre-formatted natality & mortality data please see Vital Statistics Reports (VSR).

For other health data resources please see the Health Data & Info section.

Health Care
Lowndes County had 5.2 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons. In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 17.4, compared to the state average of 19.3. For more community indicators, please go to OASIS .

History*

Lowndes County was named for William Lowndes, a South Carolina statesman who died shortly after being nominated for vice president of the United States. The county's five municipalities are Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton, and Valdosta. The county seat, Valdosta, was named for Governor George Troup's Plantations, named for an Italian alpine valley, Val D`Osta.

Valdosta was the boyhood home of John Henry (Doc) Holliday from 1866-1872. The actual house was purchased and restored in 1981 for use as a residence.