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Blakely, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Early County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,276 Population 301/sq mi density
$52,656 Median Income $20,477 per capita
$140,400 Home Value $124,619 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
897 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Blakely (18)

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
State Park
1,180 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Andersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Camping, Group Camping, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstratio...
Weather: Summer temperatures reach highs in the 80s-90s and high humidity. Winter temperatures tend to be in the 40s and below. Snow can occur but is rare. Average annual precipitation is 46.24 inches and is f...
Blue Springs State Park
State Park
658 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chehaw State Park
State Park
744 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Falling Waters State Park
State Park
166 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Flint River Greenway
State Park
272 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Florence Marina State Park
State Park
176 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Florida Caverns State Park
State Park
1,268 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
George Bagby State Park
State Park
735 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia revolves around farming, church, and school, which had a large influence in molding the character and shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United St...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: When visiting Southwest Georgia during the summer, expect hot and humid weather with the potential for thunderstorms. Check the local forecast before planning any outdoor activities in the region and ...
Kolomoki Mounds State Park
State Park
1,294 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Talquin State Park
State Park
552 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lakepoint Resort State Park
State Park
553 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Providence Canyon Outdoor Recreation Area
State Park
1,111 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Seminole State Park
State Park
765 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
St. Marks River Preserve State Park
State Park
2,590 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Torreya State Park
State Park
13,724 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Velda Mound Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0