Our advantages, though, mean nothing without a desirable quality of life. We have that, too, as attested by the businesses, industries, entrepreneurs, visitors, and families who have chosen Jeff Davis County time after time. Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis County is a friendly, inclusive community that offers a modern hospital with state-of-the-art facilities, a thriving banking and retail community, one of the best school systems in the state, a sense of hometown pride and a low crime rate, affordable property values and low tax rates, and a recreation department with top-notch facilities and comprehensive programs for both youth and adults.