Young Harris, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
1,087 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,692 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$491 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
24.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Towns 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

Towns County
3
Georgia
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 1 36
Feb 6 1 40
Mar 6 0 46
Apr 5 0 54
May 5 0 62
Jun 6 0 69
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 6 0 66
Oct 5 0 56
Nov 6 0 47
Dec 6 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Schools

Eastgate Life Academy
5 miles, E 5 star
Towns County Middle School
7 miles, SE 2.8 star
Towns County Elementary School
7 miles, SE 2.8 star
Towns County High School
7 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Young Harris College
<1 miles, SE 1.9 star
Tri-County Community College
11 miles, N 1 star
Truett McConnell University
24 miles, S 1.9 star
North Georgia Technical College
27 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Chatuge Regional Hospital
5 miles, E 4.1 star
Union General Hospital
7 miles, W 5 star
Murphy Medical Center Inc
12 miles, N 3.2 star
Fannin Regional Hospital
30 miles, W 4.1 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, N 2.3 star
Lovell Field
77 miles, NW 1.4 star
Asheville Regional Airport
82 miles, E 1.4 star