Waycross, GA

Living in Waycross

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 46
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 44
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 29
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Schools 32
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Residents

14k Population -1k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black54%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$27k Median Household Income +$1.5k (2010–19)
68% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$70k Median Home Value +$3.5k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$454 Median Monthly Rent +$101 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Waycross

United States45
Georgia43
Ware County52

Property Crime in Waycross

United States48
Georgia59
Ware County75

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump59%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 4 0
Feb 53 4 0
Mar 59 4 0
Apr 65 3 0
May 73 3 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 3 0
Nov 59 2 0
Dec 52 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waycross

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waycross, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waycross, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Waycross, GA

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Edward Waters College
72 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Waycross, GA

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Bacon County Hospital
23 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Waycross, GA

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