Fitzgerald, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,962 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,515 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$99,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$401 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$427 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ben Hill County
5
Fitzgerald Urban Area
5
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ben Hill County
8
Fitzgerald Urban Area
8
Georgia
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 4 0 51
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 66
Nov 3 0 57
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, GA State Senate District 13, GA State House District 156, GA
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Schools

Fitzgerald High School
<1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Ben Hill Elementary School
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Ben Hill County Middle School
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Colleges

South Georgia State College
28 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brewton-Parker College
51 miles, E • 1.4 star
Albany State University
53 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Dorminy Medical Center
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Tift Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
27 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
64 miles, SW • 1 star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
110 miles, SE • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
112 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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