Ellijay, GA
Living in Ellijay
Bikeability19
Walkability56
Commute30
Public Transit20
Affordability95
Public Safety61
Airports66
Hospitals73
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation+656 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
62%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate36%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
69%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office15%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$173kMedian Home Value-$5.8k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K37%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ellijay
United States45
Georgia43
Gilmer County30
Property Crime in Ellijay
United States48
Georgia59
Gilmer County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
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 Ellijay
Inland Flooding35
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ellijay, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ellijay, GA
Josephine Edwards Christian School
3 miles, NE
Pleasant Hills Montessori School
5 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
17 miles, NW
Academy at Double H Ranch
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Ellijay, GA
Reinhardt University
26 miles, S
Dalton State College
30 miles, W
University of North Georgia
30 miles, E
Lee University
39 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ellijay, GA
Fannin Regional Hospital
17 miles, N
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
17 miles, S
Adventhealth Murray
18 miles, W
Adventhealth Gordon
28 miles, SW