Meriwether County, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
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
20,757 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$154,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$594 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
4
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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Metro Area
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 2 0 62
Nov 4 0 53
Dec 4 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, GA State Senate District 29, GA State House District 136, GA
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Schools

Greenville Middle School
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Greenville High School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Flint River Academy, Inc
6 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

LaGrange College
22 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Southern Crescent Technical College
27 miles, E • 1.4 star
Gordon State College
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
Point University
32 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Upson Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
23 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
39 miles, SW • 1 star
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
107 miles, S • 1 star
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