Macon County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
11,953 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,177 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$398 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$383 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.1% 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 46
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 4 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, GA State Senate District 15, GA State House District 150, GA
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Schools

Macon County Middle School
5 miles, S • 1 star
Macon County High School
5 miles, S • 1.9 star

Colleges

Fort Valley State University
15 miles, NE • 1.4 star
South Georgia Technical College
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Georgia Southwestern State University
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Central Georgia Technical College
26 miles, E • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Perry Hospital
21 miles, E • 4.1 star
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
24 miles, SW • 2.3 star

Airports

Columbus Airport
53 miles, NW • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
58 miles, SW • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
109 miles, W • 1 star