Banks County, GA
Living in Banks County
Bikeability4
Walkability13
Commute31
Public Transit5
Affordability80
Public Safety64
Airports70
Hospitals50
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+868 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$151kMedian Home Value+$4.3k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas5%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Banks County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Banks County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(81%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton10%
Donald Trump88%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Banks County
Inland Flooding38
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Banks County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Banks County, GA
The Torch Christian Academy
14 miles, N
Lakeview Academy
18 miles, W
Chattahoochee Christian School
18 miles, NW
Rabun Gap Nacoochee School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Banks County, GA
Piedmont College
15 miles, N
Toccoa Falls College
19 miles, NE
Brenau University
19 miles, W
Emmanuel College
21 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Banks County, GA
Habersham County Medical Ctr
4 miles, N
Northridge Medical Center
9 miles, S
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
14 miles, N
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Banks County, GA
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
73 miles, SW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
82 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
105 miles, N