Morganton, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
266 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$464 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fannin County
2
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

Fannin County
2
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 38
Feb 5 1 41
Mar 5 0 48
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 5 0 68
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 5 0 49
Dec 5 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Schools

East Fannin Elementary School
<1 miles, N 2.8 star
Fannin County Middle School
3 miles, W 2.3 star
Mountain Area Christian Academy
4 miles, E 5 star
Blue Ridge Elementary School
5 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Tri-County Community College
21 miles, E 1 star
Young Harris College
23 miles, E 1.9 star
University of North Georgia
28 miles, S 2.3 star
Truett McConnell University
34 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Fannin Regional Hospital
8 miles, NW 4.1 star
Union General Hospital
16 miles, E 5 star
Murphy Medical Center Inc
21 miles, E 3.2 star
Chatuge Regional Hospital
28 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Lovell Field
55 miles, NW 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
66 miles, NE 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
104 miles, E 1.4 star