Waycross Urban Area, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
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
55,954 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,037 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$385 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$561 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 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 49
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 4 0 59
Apr 3 0 65
May 2 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 6 0 80
Sep 4 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 30% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 26%
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
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Ware County High School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Memorial Drive Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Williams Heights Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Coastal Pines Technical College
6 miles, N • 1.4 star
South Georgia State College
38 miles, NW • 1.4 star
College of Coastal Georgia
52 miles, E • 1.4 star
Valdosta State University
58 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Bacon County Hospital
29 miles, N • 3.2 star
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
54 miles, E • 1 star
Valdosta Regional Airport
59 miles, W • 1 star
Jacksonville International Airport
60 miles, S • 2.8 star
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