Folkston, GA

Living in Folkston

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 5
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 40
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Schools 5
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Residents

4.9k Population +345 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%

Education

Less than high school32%
High school graduate42%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income -$10k (2010–19)
61% Above Poverty -12% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office14%
Service27%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$79k Median Home Value +$1.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$328 Median Monthly Rent -$25 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -15% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home34%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Folkston

United States45
Georgia43
Charlton County31

Property Crime in Folkston

United States48
Georgia59
Charlton County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 4 0
Feb 55 4 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 66 3 0
May 74 3 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 61 2 0
Dec 53 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Folkston

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding74
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Folkston, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Folkston, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Folkston, GA

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Edward Waters College
39 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Folkston, GA

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Airports

Airports near Folkston, GA

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