Banks County, GA

Living in Banks County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 13
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 27
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Schools 24
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Residents

19k Population +868 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$4.3k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$545 Median Monthly Rent +$104 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home29%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas5%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Banks County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Banks County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (17%)(81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 1
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 52 4 0
Dec 43 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banks County

Inland Flooding38
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Banks County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Banks County, GA

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Lakeview Academy
18 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Banks County, GA

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Piedmont College
15 miles, N
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Toccoa Falls College
19 miles, NE
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Brenau University
19 miles, W
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Emmanuel College
21 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Banks County, GA

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Airports

Airports near Banks County, GA

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McGhee Tyson Airport
105 miles, N