Pickens County, GA
Living in Pickens County
Bikeability11
Walkability11
Commute22
Public Transit11
Affordability68
Public Safety69
Airports74
Hospitals71
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+2.2k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$671Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas29%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pickens County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Pickens County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pickens County
Inland Flooding38
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pickens County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pickens County, GA
Academy at Double H Ranch
6 miles, SW
Academy at Double H Ranch
6 miles, SW
Tle Christian Academy at Gospel Outreach Inc
10 miles, SE
Brenwood Academy
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Pickens County, GA
Reinhardt University
10 miles, S
University of North Georgia
29 miles, E
Kennesaw State University
29 miles, S
Life University
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pickens County, GA
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
3 miles, E
Northside Hospital Cherokee
16 miles, S
Cartersville Medical Center
25 miles, SW
Adventhealth Gordon
25 miles, W