Ben Hill County, GA

Living in Ben Hill County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 1
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Commute 95
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 14
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Schools 1
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Residents

17k Population -598 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate45%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military1%
Sales and office26%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$426 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ben Hill County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Ben Hill County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 4 0
Feb 51 4 0
Mar 58 5 0
Apr 64 3 0
May 72 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 66 3 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 50 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ben Hill County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ben Hill County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ben Hill County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Ben Hill County, GA

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Brewton-Parker College
45 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ben Hill County, GA

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Irwin County Hospital
11 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Ben Hill County, GA

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