Blakely, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
5,276 Population
$52,656 Median Income
$140,400 Home Value
$728 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
33.0 yrs Median Age
12.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population5,276
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupBlack 73.6%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$52,656
Per Capita Income$20,477
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate19.5%
County GDP$657M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$140,400
Zillow Value$124,619
Median Rent$728
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.3%
Depression20.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Jan / Jul49° / 82°
Rain57 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+78.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute19 min
Work From Home4.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Blakely Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$52,656
Home Value$140,400
Median Rent$728
Poverty Rate19.5%
Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
Unemployment3.0%
Avg Temperature67.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,276
Population Density301 per sq mi
Median Age33.0 years
Male43.2%
Female56.8%
Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25.3% Black 73.6% Hispanic 0.2% Other 0.9%
White25.3%
Black or African American73.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.9%

Language

English Only99.9%
Spanish Speakers0.1%
English 99.9% Spanish 0.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability9.6%
Health Insurance85.9%

Income

30% below avg
Median Household Income$52,656
Per Capita Income$20,477
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,103
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$46,532

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate19.5%
Total Establishments (County)275
County GDP$657M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation19
Healthcare Facilities13
Retail Stores49
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments275

Industry Mix

Restaurants 19 Healthcare 13 Retail 49 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$46,532
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,407

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.2 min
Work From Home4.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$140,400
Zillow Home Value Index$124,619

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.0%

Rental Costs

37% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$728

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,407
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.71%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure43.3%
Asthma12.2%
COPD8.2%
Stroke4.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.3%
Physical Inactivity35.3%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.9%
Regular Checkup79.6%
Premature Death Rate16,356 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access60.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13
Restaurants (County)19

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

49°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation56.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation227 ft (69 m)
Land Area17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
Population Density301 per sq mi
Latitude31.3809°
Longitude-84.9271°
County FIPS13099

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.7%
D 44.2%

Republican +11.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
High School+78.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density301 per sq mi
Land Area17.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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