Hightower, Valdosta, GA
Living in Hightower
Bikeability
36
Walkability
76
Commute
95
Public Transit
33
Affordability
100
Public Safety
74
Airports
12
Hospitals
41
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
-572 (2010–19)
26 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
39%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black68%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone44%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$20k
Median Household Income
-$972 (2010–19)
50%
Above Poverty
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K60%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked9%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$81k
Median Home Value
+$7.7k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$630
Median Monthly Rent
+$17 (2010–19)
20%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas4%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hightower
United States45
Georgia43
Valdosta Metro Area28
Lowndes County22
Property Crime in Hightower
United States48
Georgia59
Valdosta Metro Area54
Lowndes County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hightower
Inland Flooding21
Tornado18
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hightower, Valdosta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hightower, Valdosta, GA
St John Catholic School
2 miles, N
Crossroads Baptist School
3 miles, N
Jackson Heights Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Open Bible Christian School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Hightower, Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University
1 miles, NE
Thomas University
39 miles, W
Florida State University
65 miles, SW
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
65 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hightower, Valdosta, GA
South Georgia Medical Center
2 miles, N
Greenleaf Center
3 miles, NE
Brooks County Hospital
15 miles, W
Sgmc Lanier Campus
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Hightower, Valdosta, GA
Valdosta Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
Tallahassee International Airport
69 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Jacksonville International Airport
99 miles, E