Swainsboro, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
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
7,561 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,621 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$104,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$317 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$619 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Emanuel County
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

Emanuel County
5
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 46
Feb 3 0 50
Mar 4 0 57
Apr 2 0 63
May 2 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 2 0 65
Nov 2 0 56
Dec 4 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 23, GA State House District 158, GA
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Schools

Swainsboro High School
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Swainsboro Middle School
2 miles, SE • 1 star
Swainsboro Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

East Georgia State College
2 miles, E • 1.9 star
Southeastern Technical College
26 miles, SW • 1 star
Brewton-Parker College
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Ogeechee Technical College
33 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Emanuel Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Meadows Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
105 miles, S • 1 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
117 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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