Washington, GA

Living in Washington

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 16
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 37
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Schools 16
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Residents

4k Population -182 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
12% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Black59%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate48%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value -$3.4k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$432 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity42%
LP gas4%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Washington

United States45
Georgia43
Wilkes County31

Property Crime in Washington

United States48
Georgia59
Wilkes County3

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 4 0
Feb 46 4 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 61 3 0
May 69 3 0
Jun 77 4 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 3 0
Dec 45 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Washington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Washington, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Washington, GA

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Briarwood Academy
23 miles, SE
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John Hancock Academy
35 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Washington, GA

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University of Georgia
39 miles, NW
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Emmanuel College
45 miles, NW
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Erskine College
46 miles, NE
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Lander University
46 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Washington, GA

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Airports

Airports near Washington, GA

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