Fitzgerald Urban Area, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
17,138 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,081 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$381 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$456 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 47
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 3 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 56% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (57%) 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

Ben Hill Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Ben Hill County Middle School
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Fitzgerald High School
7 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Georgia State College
24 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Brewton-Parker College
45 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southeastern Technical College
56 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Dorminy Medical Center
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tift Regional Medical Center
28 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
67 miles, SW • 1 star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
104 miles, SE • 1 star
Tallahassee International Airport
117 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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