Folkston, GA
Living in Folkston
Bikeability18
Walkability5
Commute43
Public Transit34
Affordability100
Public Safety62
Airports30
Hospitals60
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.9kPopulation+345 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school32%
High school graduate42%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$24kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
61%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office14%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$79kMedian Home Value+$1.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$328Median Monthly Rent-$25 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home34%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Folkston
United States45
Georgia43
Charlton County31
Property Crime in Folkston
United States48
Georgia59
Charlton County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Folkston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding74
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Folkston, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Folkston, GA
Camden Christian Academy
19 miles, E
Advance Learning Center
26 miles, E
New Hope Christian Academy
26 miles, E
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
30 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Folkston, GA
Trinity Baptist College
39 miles, S
Edward Waters College
39 miles, SE
Jacksonville University
41 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-Florida
48 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Folkston, GA
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
34 miles, NW
Baptist Medical Center-Nassau
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Folkston, GA
Jacksonville International Airport
30 miles, SE
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
43 miles, NE
Valdosta Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Gainesville Regional Airport
81 miles, S