Tifton, GA

Living in Tifton

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 36
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 39
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 15
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Schools 14
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Residents

17k Population +404 (2010–19)
30  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black32%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$8.9k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +12% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office25%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value +$4.3k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tifton

United States45
Georgia43
Tift County53

Property Crime in Tifton

United States48
Georgia59
Tift County65

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 5 0
Feb 53 4 0
Mar 59 5 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 58 3 0
Dec 51 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tifton

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado20
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tifton, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tifton, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Tifton, GA

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Thomas University
52 miles, SW
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Brewton-Parker College
74 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tifton, GA

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Irwin County Hospital
19 miles, NE
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Dorminy Medical Center
22 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Tifton, GA

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Columbus Airport
111 miles, NW