Ware County, 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 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
35,958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$383 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Waycross Urban Area
5
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

Waycross Urban Area
6
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 2 0 72
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 5 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 2 0 59
Dec 3 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, GA State Senate District 3, GA State House District 174, GA
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Schools

Ruskin Elementary School
8 miles, N • 1.9 star
Ware County High School
10 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Memorial Drive Elementary School
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Williams Heights Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Coastal Pines Technical College
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
South Georgia State College
40 miles, N • 1.4 star
Valdosta State University
53 miles, W • 1.9 star
College of Coastal Georgia
56 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
13 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Bacon County Hospital
34 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
54 miles, W • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
58 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
58 miles, E • 1 star
Gainesville Regional Airport
94 miles, S • 1 star
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