Waycross, GA
Living in Waycross
Bikeability32
Walkability46
Commute92
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety44
Airports27
Hospitals38
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black54%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate40%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
68%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office27%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$3.5k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent+$101 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity89%
LP gas1%
Utility gas9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waycross
United States45
Georgia43
Ware County52
Property Crime in Waycross
United States48
Georgia59
Ware County75
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waycross
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado23
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waycross, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waycross, GA
Lake Grace Christian School
32 miles, NE
First Academy Christian School
35 miles, NW
Citizens Christian Academy
36 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Waycross, GA
Valdosta State University
61 miles, SW
Brewton-Parker College
69 miles, N
Trinity Baptist College
71 miles, SE
Edward Waters College
72 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waycross, GA
Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross
1 miles, NE
Bacon County Hospital
23 miles, N
Clinch Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SW
Coffee Regional Medical Center, Inc
36 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Waycross, GA
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
53 miles, E
Valdosta Regional Airport
62 miles, SW
Jacksonville International Airport
64 miles, SE
Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport
93 miles, NE