Towns County, GA

Living in Towns County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 37
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 59
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 18
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Schools 63
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Residents

12k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
54  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over16%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office27%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$230k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$567 Median Monthly Rent +$59 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas38%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%

Crime

Violent Crime in Towns County

United States45
Georgia43

Property Crime in Towns County

United States48
Georgia59

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 1
Feb 40 6 1
Mar 47 6 0
Apr 55 5 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 70 6 0
Jul 73 6 0
Aug 72 6 0
Sep 66 6 0
Oct 56 5 0
Nov 48 6 0
Dec 39 6 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Towns County

Inland Flooding41
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Towns County, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Towns County, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Towns County, GA

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Piedmont College
26 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Towns County, GA

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Airports

Airports near Towns County, GA

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McGhee Tyson Airport
64 miles, N
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Lovell Field
84 miles, W