Pearson, GA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
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
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
1,978 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,815 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$64,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$436 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$503 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Atkinson County
1
Douglas Urban Area
3
Georgia
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Atkinson County
1
Douglas Urban Area
3
Georgia
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (66%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 53
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 3 0 65
May 3 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 3 0 67
Nov 3 0 58
Dec 3 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Pearson Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
Atkinson County High School
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
Atkinson County Middle School
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
Satilla Elementary School
11 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Colleges

South Georgia State College
14 miles, N · 1.4star
Coastal Pines Technical College
28 miles, SE · 1.4star
Valdosta State University
40 miles, SW · 1.9star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Valdosta Regional Airport
44 miles, SW · 1star
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
82 miles, SE · 1star
Jacksonville International Airport
89 miles, SE · 2.8star
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