Effingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 37,535 people, with a population density of about 78.20 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 480.00 square miles (1,243.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Springfield, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Rincon.
Geographically, Effingham County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Shawnee 123 ft and its lowest point at Springfield 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.