Dawson, GA
Living in Dawson
Bikeability
57
Walkability
26
Commute
48
Public Transit
23
Affordability
100
Public Safety
53
Airports
2
Hospitals
22
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.2k
Population
-417 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black78%
Caucasian18%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
63%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government17%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office27%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$90k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$403
Median Monthly Rent
+$134 (2010–19)
31%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K9%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas27%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson
United States45
Georgia43
Albany Metro Area73
Terrell County40
Property Crime in Dawson
United States48
Georgia59
Albany Metro Area78
Terrell County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson, GA
Far Horizons Montessori
17 miles, SE
Byne Christian School
17 miles, SE
St Teresa's School
20 miles, SE
Sherwood Christian Academy
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
24 miles, NE
Columbus State University
58 miles, NW
Fort Valley State University
62 miles, NE
Thomas University
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center
21 miles, W
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
23 miles, NE
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
40 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Dawson, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
22 miles, SE
Columbus Airport
59 miles, NW
Dothan Regional Airport
67 miles, SW
Tallahassee International Airport
95 miles, S