Wilkes 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 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
9,553 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$105,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.6% 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 42
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 3 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 4 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, GA State Senate District 24, GA State House District 123, GA
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Schools

Washington-Wilkes Middle School
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
4 miles, S • 2.3 star

Colleges

Athens Technical College
37 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of Georgia
38 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Emmanuel College
42 miles, N • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Wills Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
Elbert Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N • 3.2 star
Abbeville Area Medical Center
34 miles, NE • 3.2 star

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
94 miles, E • 1.4 star