Ben Hill County, GA
Living in Ben Hill County
Bikeability3
Walkability1
Commute95
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports4
Hospitals31
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation-598 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate45%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military1%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$426Median Monthly Rent+$80 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas12%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ben Hill County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Ben Hill County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ben Hill County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ben Hill County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ben Hill County, GA
Citizens Christian Academy
23 miles, SE
First Academy Christian School
24 miles, SE
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
28 miles, SW
Mother Goose Kindergarten
29 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Ben Hill County, GA
Brewton-Parker College
45 miles, NE
Valdosta State University
62 miles, S
Georgia Southwestern State University
66 miles, W
Fort Valley State University
70 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ben Hill County, GA
Dorminy Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Irwin County Hospital
11 miles, SW
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
23 miles, SE
Tift Regional Medical Center
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Ben Hill County, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
63 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
67 miles, S
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
104 miles, E
Tallahassee International Airport
117 miles, SW