Burke County, GA
Living in Burke County
Bikeability7
Walkability13
Commute40
Public Transit11
Affordability90
Public Safety48
Airports29
Hospitals40
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation-563 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black48%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$446Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home35%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas9%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Burke County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Burke County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Burke County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Burke County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Burke County, GA
Faith Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Edmund Burke Academy
3 miles, NW
Thomas Jefferson Academy
23 miles, W
Alleluia Community School
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Burke County, GA
Paine College
28 miles, N
Augusta University
28 miles, N
University of South Carolina Aiken
38 miles, N
Georgia Southern University
46 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Burke County, GA
Burke Medical Center
2 miles, N
Jenkins County Medical Center
18 miles, S
East Central Regional Hospital
23 miles, N
Jefferson Hospital
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Burke County, GA
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
22 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
79 miles, NE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
79 miles, SE
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
114 miles, E