Fort Gaines, GA
Living in Fort Gaines
Bikeability32
Walkability75
Commute80
Public Transit33
Affordability100
Public Safety60
Airports3
Hospitals32
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
895Population-509 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black79%
Caucasian16%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone37%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$4.5k (2010–19)
59%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K53%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector76%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office28%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked8%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$59kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$150Median Monthly Rent-$109 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
LP gas7%
Utility gas21%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Gaines
United States45
Georgia43
Clay County31
Property Crime in Fort Gaines
United States48
Georgia59
Clay County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Gaines
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado50
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Gaines, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Gaines, GA
Abbeville Christian Academy
12 miles, W
Parkview Christian School
19 miles, N
The Lakeside School
21 miles, N
Southwest Georgia Academy
30 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Gaines, GA
The Baptist College of Florida
53 miles, SW
Troy University
54 miles, W
Georgia Southwestern State University
58 miles, NE
Columbus State University
61 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Gaines, GA
Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early
19 miles, S
Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Medical Center Barbour
19 miles, N
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
34 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Fort Gaines, GA
Dothan Regional Airport
31 miles, SW
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
51 miles, E
Columbus Airport
62 miles, N
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
91 miles, NW