Gilmer County, GA
Living in Gilmer County
Bikeability11
Walkability23
Commute27
Public Transit9
Affordability83
Public Safety71
Airports66
Hospitals72
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate35%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$20 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas41%
Utility gas8%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Gilmer County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Gilmer County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump82%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gilmer County
Inland Flooding40
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Gilmer County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Gilmer County, GA
Josephine Edwards Christian School
2 miles, N
Pleasant Hills Montessori School
7 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
19 miles, W
Academy at Double H Ranch
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Gilmer County, GA
Reinhardt University
26 miles, S
University of North Georgia
29 miles, E
Dalton State College
32 miles, W
Young Harris College
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gilmer County, GA
Fannin Regional Hospital
16 miles, N
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
17 miles, S
Adventhealth Murray
20 miles, W
Adventhealth Gordon
29 miles, SW