Fitzgerald, GA
Living in Fitzgerald
Bikeability10
Walkability1
Commute98
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety52
Airports2
Hospitals31
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation-247 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
58%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black57%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate49%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector67%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military2%
Sales and office34%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$82kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity80%
LP gas1%
Utility gas18%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fitzgerald
United States45
Georgia43
Ben Hill County50
Property Crime in Fitzgerald
United States48
Georgia59
Ben Hill County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fitzgerald
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fitzgerald, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fitzgerald, GA
Northside Baptist Weekday Education Program
22 miles, SW
Mother Goose Kindergarten
23 miles, SW
Citizens Christian Academy
27 miles, SE
First Academy Christian School
28 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fitzgerald, GA
Brewton-Parker College
51 miles, NE
Valdosta State University
60 miles, S
Georgia Southwestern State University
61 miles, NW
Fort Valley State University
68 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fitzgerald, GA
Dorminy Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Irwin County Hospital
8 miles, S
Tift Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fitzgerald, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
64 miles, S
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
110 miles, E
Tallahassee International Airport
112 miles, SW