Claxton, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,439 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$409 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Evans County
2
Statesboro Urban Area
2
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Evans County
2
Statesboro Urban Area
4
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 48
Feb 3 0 52
Mar 4 0 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 82
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 4, GA State House District 157, GA
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Schools

Second Chance
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Claxton High School
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Claxton Middle School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Claxton Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Ogeechee Technical College
17 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Georgia Southern University
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Southeastern Technical College
27 miles, NW • 1 star
East Georgia State College
38 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Evans Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
68 miles, S • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
116 miles, S • 2.8 star
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