Effingham County, GA
Living in Effingham County
Bikeability2
Walkability6
Commute29
Public Transit3
Affordability65
Public Safety86
Airports36
Hospitals28
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
60kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate37%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$164kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$811Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Effingham County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Effingham County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Effingham County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado25
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Effingham County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Effingham County, GA
Savannah Adventist Christian School
16 miles, S
Risen Savior Christian Academy
21 miles, S
Step of Faith Christian Academy
21 miles, NE
Savannah Christian Middle School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Effingham County, GA
University of South Carolina Beaufort
22 miles, E
Savannah College of Art and Design
25 miles, SE
Georgia Southern University
26 miles, W
Savannah State University
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Effingham County, GA
Effingham Health System
1 miles, E
Coastal Carolina Hospital
17 miles, E
East Georgia Regional Medical Center
25 miles, W
Candler Hospital
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Effingham County, GA
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
18 miles, SE
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
77 miles, S
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
78 miles, NW
Charleston Airforce Base-International Airport
84 miles, NE