Damascus, GA

Living in Damascus

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 49
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 14
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Schools 94
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Residents

191 Population -70 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +11 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -23% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over19%

Diversity

Black80%
Caucasian20%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone54%

Economy

$19k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty -16% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K68%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance37%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked4%

Housing

$57k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$342 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +20% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached65%
Mobile home35%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity79%
LP gas3%
Utility gas14%

Crime

Violent Crime in Damascus

United States45
Georgia43
Early County67

Property Crime in Damascus

United States48
Georgia59
Early County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 67 3 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding38
Tornado48
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Damascus, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Damascus, GA

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Westwood Schools
30 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Damascus, GA

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Thomas University
56 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Damascus, GA

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Airports

Airports near Damascus, GA

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Columbus Airport
85 miles, N