Hiawassee, GA
Living in Hiawassee
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit1
Affordability86
Public Safety63
Airports58
Hospitals66
Colleges18
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Schools69
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Residents
815Population+14 (2010–19)
70 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
36%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years3%
15 to 34 years9%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over36%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household36%
Householder living alone54%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office17%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$277kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent-$107 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity69%
LP gas25%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hiawassee
United States45
Georgia43
Towns County42
Property Crime in Hiawassee
United States48
Georgia59
Towns County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hiawassee
Inland Flooding19
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hiawassee, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hiawassee, GA
Eastgate Life Academy
0 miles, SW
Carolina Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Murphy Adventist Christian School
20 miles, NW
Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Hiawassee, GA
Young Harris College
6 miles, W
Truett McConnell University
24 miles, S
Piedmont College
29 miles, SE
University of North Georgia
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hiawassee, GA
Chatuge Regional Hospital
0 miles, W
Union General Hospital
13 miles, W
Murphy Medical Center Inc
15 miles, NW
Angel Medical Center
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Hiawassee, GA
McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, N
Asheville Regional Airport
76 miles, NE
Lovell Field
83 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
87 miles, E