Blackshear, GA
Living in Blackshear
Bikeability11
Walkability42
Commute83
Public Transit13
Affordability86
Public Safety50
Airports27
Hospitals39
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.5kPopulation+61 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black27%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate47%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income+$2.5k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty-9% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office27%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$312 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blackshear
United States45
Georgia43
Pierce County56
Property Crime in Blackshear
United States48
Georgia59
Pierce County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump86%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blackshear
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado27
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blackshear, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blackshear, GA
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
7 miles, SW
Lake Grace Christian School
24 miles, NE
Appling Christian Academy
33 miles, N
First Academy Christian School
38 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Blackshear, GA
Brewton-Parker College
65 miles, N
Valdosta State University
69 miles, SW
Trinity Baptist College
73 miles, S
Edward Waters College
74 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blackshear, GA
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
7 miles, SW
Bacon County Hospital
21 miles, NW
Wayne Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NE
Appling Hospital
34 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blackshear, GA
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
47 miles, E
Jacksonville International Airport
64 miles, SE
Valdosta Regional Airport
70 miles, SW
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
85 miles, NE