Nelson, GA

Living in Nelson

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 65
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 78
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 47
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Schools 22
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Residents

1.5k Population +797 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -12 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated -7% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office27%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$176k Median Home Value -$2.5k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$758 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K50%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in Nelson

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Cherokee County10

Property Crime in Nelson

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Cherokee County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump82%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 51 5 1
Apr 59 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 51 4 0
Dec 43 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson

Inland Flooding27
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Nelson, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Nelson, GA

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Brenwood Academy
10 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Nelson, GA

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Reinhardt University
11 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Nelson, GA

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Airports

Airports near Nelson, GA

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Lovell Field
66 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
101 miles, N
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