Towns County, GA
Living in Towns County
Bikeability12
Walkability37
Commute81
Public Transit15
Affordability77
Public Safety59
Airports59
Hospitals70
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office27%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$230kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$567Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas38%
Utility gas3%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Towns County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Towns County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Towns County
Inland Flooding41
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Towns County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Towns County, GA
Eastgate Life Academy
3 miles, N
Carolina Christian Academy
11 miles, NW
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
20 miles, E
White Creek Christian Academy
22 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Towns County, GA
Young Harris College
7 miles, W
Truett McConnell University
21 miles, S
Piedmont College
26 miles, SE
University of North Georgia
29 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Towns County, GA
Chatuge Regional Hospital
3 miles, N
Union General Hospital
13 miles, W
Murphy Medical Center Inc
18 miles, NW
Mountain Lakes Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Towns County, GA
McGhee Tyson Airport
64 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
77 miles, NE
Lovell Field
84 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
86 miles, E