Tifton, GA
Living in Tifton
Bikeability37
Walkability36
Commute94
Public Transit12
Affordability97
Public Safety39
Airports2
Hospitals31
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+404 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black32%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate34%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$8.9k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office25%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$4.3k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity84%
LP gas1%
Utility gas15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tifton
United States45
Georgia43
Tift County53
Property Crime in Tifton
United States48
Georgia59
Tift County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tifton
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding20
Tornado20
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tifton, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tifton, GA
Mother Goose Kindergarten
2 miles, NW
Community Christian Academy
24 miles, S
Colquitt Christian Academy
27 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Tifton, GA
Valdosta State University
45 miles, S
Thomas University
52 miles, SW
Georgia Southwestern State University
58 miles, NW
Brewton-Parker College
74 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tifton, GA
Tift Regional Medical Center
2 miles, E
Irwin County Hospital
19 miles, NE
Phoebe Worth Medical Center
19 miles, W
Dorminy Medical Center
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Tifton, GA
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Valdosta Regional Airport
49 miles, S
Tallahassee International Airport
89 miles, SW
Columbus Airport
111 miles, NW