Putnam County, GA

Living in Putnam County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 80
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 35
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Schools 37
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Residents

22k Population +766 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black26%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$2.8k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$549 Median Monthly Rent +$37 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home31%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
LP gas10%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Putnam County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Putnam County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 4 0
Feb 47 4 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 54 4 0
Dec 45 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Putnam County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado27
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Putnam County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Putnam County, GA

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Gatewood Schools
1 miles, NW
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Piedmont Academy
19 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Putnam County, GA

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Wesleyan College
37 miles, SW
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Mercer University
37 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Putnam County, GA

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Morgan Medical Center
18 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Putnam County, GA

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Columbus Airport
107 miles, SW
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