Blue Ridge, GA

Georgia · Fannin County

Blue Ridge is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,688. Residents earn $45,938 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,688 Population 630/sq mi density

$45,938 Median Income $27,880 per capita

$258,700 Home Value $504,992 Zillow

$837 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

79 Violent Crime/100K 8,737 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$45,938 median income, 0.4% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$258,700 home value, $837/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

79 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $45,938

39% lower than US avg

Home Value $258,700

8% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 79/100K

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.3%

34% lower than US avg

Median Rent $837

28% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.5%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.4%

89% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 16.5%

33% higher than US avg

How Blue Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,688

Median Age42.5 yrs

Density630/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans4.7%

Economy

Median Income$45,938

Per Capita$27,880

Unemployment0.4%

Poverty16.5%

County GDP$1,298M

Commute17 min

Housing

Home Value$258,700

Rent$837

Ownership37.1%

Zillow$504,992

Housing Units741

Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

Violent79/100K

Property8,737/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault79/100K

Burglary2,701/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%

Uninsured14.1%

Smoking18.5%

Depression23.7%

Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain60.3 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation1,743 ft (531 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.3%

High School+82.4%

Graduate+3.0%

School Score5.48

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%

Commute17 min

Broadband87.0%

EV Stations2

Libraries1

Is Blue Ridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blue Ridge receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Blue Ridge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $45,938, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $258,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Blue Ridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,737 per 100,000, 346% above the national average.

Education

22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Blue Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Blue Ridge has a population of 1,688 with a density of 630 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age is 42.5 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.1% female and 50.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 1.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 4.7% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 27.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,688

Total Population

630

People / sq mi

42.5yrs

Median Age

9% above US avg

2.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%

Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.8%

22% above US avg

Spanish 4.2%

69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blue Ridge is $45,938, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,880 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $859, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Blue Ridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,938
	39% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$27,880
Avg Weekly Wage	$859
IRS Avg AGI	$74,918
Gini Index	0.491 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.4%
	89% below US avg
Poverty Rate	16.5%
	33% above US avg
Establishments (County)	828
County GDP	$1,298M

Business (County)

Restaurants	70
Healthcare	78
Retail	140
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,910
	17% below US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	16.8 min
Drive Alone	76.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $258,700, 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $504,992, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $837 (28% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,023 for a one-bedroom to $1,203 for a two-bedroom apartment. 37.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 741 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $2,910 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 25.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$258,700
	8% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$504,992

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$837
	28% below US avg
Rent Burden	25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	37.1%
Owner-Occupied	37.1%
Renter-Occupied	62.9%
Housing Units	741
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,910
	17% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.12%

In Blue Ridge, 39.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.5% of residents. 34.6% have high blood pressure. 18.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.9% report binge drinking. 29.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 23.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 14.1% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,614. The dentist ratio is 1:3,677. 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.0 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.5%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart Disease	6.5%
High Blood Pressure	34.6%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	18.5%
	32% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.9%
Physical Inactivity	29.0%
Depression	23.7%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	15.6%
Short Sleep	37.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.2%
Uninsured	14.1%
	64% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,614
Dentists	1:3,677
Mental Health	1:1,128
Checkup Rate	74.7%
Dental Visits	52.2%
Premature Death	12,245/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	85.6%
Healthcare Facilities	78

Blue Ridge has a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 79.4 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 8,737 per 100,000, 346% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 5,957, burglary at 2,701, vehicle theft at 79 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Blue Ridge receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Blue Ridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	79.4/100K
	79% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	79.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	8,737.1/100K
	346% above US avg
Burglary	2,700.6/100K
Theft	5,957.1/100K
Vehicle Theft	79.4/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	3.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,743 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	37°F (3°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,743 ft (531 m)
Area	2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density	630/sq mi
Coordinates	34.8665°N, 84.3219°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Fannin County County
Nearest Airport	Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"

59% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	56.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	73.7 / 100
Community Resilience	35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M4.6	127 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	81 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	54 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	120 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	46 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	140 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	124 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	84 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	100 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	103 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	57 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	141 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	90 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	107 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	74 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	22 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	102 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	88 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	144 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	295 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

357 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,593 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	78 km	20
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	78 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	10 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	55 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	78 km	9
May 2, 1953	EF4	84 km	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	86 km	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	46 km	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	82 km	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	82 km	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	84 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	41 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	83 km	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	89 km	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	67 km	12
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	61 km	0
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	93 km	0
Apr 15, 1994	EF3	80 km	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	42 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	85 km	9

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2016	ROUGH RIDGE	27,610	25 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	74 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	82 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	63 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	56 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	68 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	65 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	29 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	48 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	64 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	30 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	68 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	32 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	78 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	75 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	32 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	68 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	51 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	35 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	31 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
February	40°F (5°C)	5.4 in
March	48°F (9°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in
May	63°F (17°C)	5.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.5 in
July	74°F (23°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in
October	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	4.9 in
December	40°F (5°C)	5.2 in

Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.7").

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Blue Ridge is located in Fannin County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 82.2% of the vote, a 64.8-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 78 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.2%

D 17.4%

Winner: Republican by 64.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
Traffic Accidents	11
Avg Accident Severity	3.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.3%
	34% below US avg
High School+	82.4%
Graduate Degree+	3.0%
School Test Score	5.48

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	630/sq mi
Total Area	2.4 sq mi
County	Fannin County County

Services

Broadband Access	87.0%
Avg Download Speed	35.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	11.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	78
Restaurants	70
Retail Stores	140

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	16.8 min
Drive Alone	76.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	7.7%

Average costs for common services in Blue Ridge. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($193–$530)
Urgent Care Visit	$193 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,119 ($770–$4,815)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$193)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$116)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$482)
Tire Rotation	$39 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$578 ($385–$963)
Battery Replacement	$193 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,741 ($3,852–$11,556)
Roof Repair	$963 ($385–$1,926)
Roof Replacement	$8,667 ($5,297–$14,445)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,445 ($482–$3,371)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,445 ($4,815–$28,890)
DUI Defense	$4,815 ($1,926–$9,630)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,445 ($770–$2,889)
Will Preparation	$482 ($193–$963)
Trust Preparation	$2,408 ($963–$4,815)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.95 ($2.89–$5.30)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.82)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.30)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.26)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.30 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$116)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($39–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$193 ($72–$482)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,926 ($1,156–$3,371)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,156 ($578–$2,408)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$963 ($482–$1,926)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($193–$674)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$963 ($385–$2,408)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,038 ($4,815–$28,890)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$193)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$39 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$482)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$193 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$470
Toddler	$442
Preschool	$442
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$446
Toddler	$420
Preschool	$420

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Fannin County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	1,485	138	$34,377	2.00
Accommodation & Food Services	1,399	108	$30,582	2.07
Health Care & Social Assistance	916	71	$51,712	0.86
Construction	401	85	$78,909	1.03
Wholesale Trade	316	23	$57,060	1.08
Administrative & Waste Services	277	47	$51,305	0.63
Other Services	254	47	$47,342	1.13
Arts & Entertainment	240	20	$31,876	1.92
Finance & Insurance	231	38	$66,096	0.76
Real Estate	84	49	$47,291	0.73
Information & Technology	43	6	$46,786	0.31
Educational Services	42	4	$41,870	0.27
Unclassified	23	48	$51,213	2.22

Hospitals in Blue Ridge

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	Yes	(706) 632-3711

Schools in Blue Ridge

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Fannin County High School	High	900	64	14.1:1
Fannin County Middle School	Middle	619	46	13.5:1
West Fannin Elementary School	Elementary	439	31	14.2:1
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Elementary	426	36	11.8:1

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Radio Stations near Blue Ridge

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Mountain Town FM	blues, eclectic	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near Blue Ridge

43 campgrounds found near Blue Ridge.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
DONLEY CABIN	5.0/5	—	Free
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground	5.0/5	6	$8
QUINN SPRINGS PAVILION	5.0/5	1	$30
WOODRING DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
CHILHOWEE GROUP CAMP	4.7/5	1	$50
Toto Creek Campground	4.7/5	9	Free
DOLL MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	49	$26–$100
MORGANTON POINT	4.6/5	42	$30–$50
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	4	$75
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	59	$12–$30
Dockery Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	11	$8
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area	4.5/5	34	$26–$125
PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	16	$20–$40
Woodring Campground (GA)	4.5/5	42	$20–$42
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.4/5	12	$15
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Desoto Falls Recreation Area	4.3/5	23	$20–$40
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Swan Cabin Group Camp	4.3/5	1	$25
Woodring Branch Primitive Campground	4.3/5	11	$10
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)	4.2/5	25	$15–$30
Lake Conasauga Campground	4.2/5	29	$8–$15
THUNDER ROCK CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	38	$12–$20
DAMSITE DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	1	$30
Jacks River Fields Campground	4.0/5	7	$5
MCNABB CREEK GROUP	4.0/5	1	$30
NORTHBANK DAY USE AREA SHELTER	4.0/5	2	$30–$50
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground	4.0/5	6	$8–$16
Cottonwood Patch Campground	3.7/5	8	$8
REREG DAM DAY USE AREA SHELTER	3.0/5	1	$50
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	—	Free
Birch Branch Campground	—	1	Free
Davis Branch Campground	—	1	Free
Holder Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Holly Flats Campground	—	1	Free
Lost Corral Horse Camp	—	1	Free
North River Campground	—	1	Free
Rattler Ford Campground	—	—	Free
Rough Ridge Campground	—	1	Free
Spivey Cove Campground	—	1	Free
State Line Campground	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Blue Ridge

27 national parks and monuments found near Blue Ridge.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Booker T Washington	State Park	Free
Booker T. Washington State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park	National Military Park	$10
Cumberland Trail	State Park	Free
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition)	State Park	Free
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Loudon	State Park	Free
Fort Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Yargo State Park	State Park	Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	Free
Harrison Bay	State Park	Free
Harrison Bay State Park	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Indian Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
North Oconee River Greenway	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Blue Ridge

328+ trails found near Blue Ridge.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BENTON MACKAYE	46.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON-MCKAYE	45.7		—	—	—
PINHOTI	23.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DUNCAN RIDGE	21.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOHN MUIR NATIONAL RECREATION	17.9		—	—	—
SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN	14.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	14.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL	13.4	WATER	—	—	—
CONASAUGA RIVER	11.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SYLCO LOOP	11.5		—	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANTEETLAH LAKE TRAIL SOUTH	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	8.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HICKORY CREEK	8.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG SNOWBIRD	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
IRON MOUNTAIN	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COOPER GAP	7.5		—	—	—
STRATTON BALD	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKS RIVER	7.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	7.3		—	—	—
COFFEE BRANCH TRAIL	7.3		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH CREEK BIKE TRAIL	7.0		—	—	—
EAST COWPEN	6.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BEAR CREEK	6.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
KING MEADOWS	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMAC CREEK TRAIL	6.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHESTNUT LOOP BIKE TRAIL	6.2		—	—	—
BROOKSHIRE CREEK	6.1		—	—	—
SYCAMORE CREEK TRAIL	5.6		—	—	—
HIKE INN LODGE	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK TRAIL	5.5		—	—	—
BIG FROG MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	5.4		—	—	—
DAVENPORT MT ATV	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LICKLOG RIDGE TRAIL	5.3		—	—	—
FLAT CREEK LOOP	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TATUM LEAD OHV TRAIL	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HEMPTOP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GRASSY GAP	4.9		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STARR MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.9		—	—	—
STANLEY GAP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JACKS RIVER	4.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK ATV	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL	4.6		—	—	—
MILLER TREK	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UNICOI MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	4.5		—	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROUGH RIDGE	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BALD RIVER TRAIL	4.4		—	—	—
TIBBS ATV TRAIL	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HEMPTOP	4.4		—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLEMMER BIKE TRAIL	4.2		—	—	—
WARRIORS PASSAGE TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
KIRKLAND CREEK TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
UNICOI MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
BEECH BOTTOM	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DRY POND LEAD TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
HOGBACK HORSE TRAIL	4.0		—	—	—
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIG CREEK HIKING TRAIL	3.9		—	—	—
OSWALD DOME TRAIL	3.8		—	—	—
RICE CAMP	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COVER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILMA CREEK ATV	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCNABB CREEK TRAIL	3.5		—	—	—
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	3.5		—	—	—
SMITH MTN MOTORCYCLE TRAIL	3.4		—	—	—
ROCKY FLATS ATV TRAIL	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HICKORY RIDGE	3.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
PENITENTIARY BRANCH	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RIVERVIEW BIKE TRAIL	3.3		—	—	—
BASIN LEAD	3.3		—	—	—
TEAR BRITCHES	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STARR MOUNTAIN HORSE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
BULLET CREEK HORSE TRAIL	3.2		—	—	—
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ARKAQUAH	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HEMLOCK TRAIL	3.1		—	—	—
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROUNDTOP MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL BRANCH TRAIL	3.0		—	—	—
RIM TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROUGH CREEK	2.9		—	—	—
WINDY GAP BIKE	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOUTH FORK	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NELSON COVE	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHIGG RIDGE TRAIL	2.8		—	—	—
GREEN MOUNTAIN	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
TURTLETOWN CREEK FALLS HIKING	2.7		—	—	—
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BLUE RIDGE DIVIDE TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
PANTHER BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
HORSESHOE BEND	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CANEY CREEK TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
LONG BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
NICHOLSON GAP	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVELSTAND TOP TRAIL	2.5		—	—	—
CHEOAH TRAIL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROUGH RIDGE	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MITCHELL LICK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OLD COPPER ROAD BIKE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
JACKS RIVER	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BRIDGE GAP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW STAND LEAD	2.3		—	—	—
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR COVE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
WOLF RIDGE	2.3		—	—	—
COKER CREEK FALLS TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
HENDERSON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
ROCKHOUSE CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGHTOWER LOOP	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CONASAUGA RIVER	2.2		—	—	—
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WEST FORK TRAIL	2.1		—	—	—
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LONG BRANCH LOOP	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
ARKAQUAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOGAN TURNPIKE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOYCE KILMER MEMORIAL NRT	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY MTN TOWER	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ACCESS	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUARTZ LOOP BIKE TRAIL	1.9		—	—	—
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
LAUREL LOOP	1.8		—	—	—
JEFFERY'S HELL TRAIL	1.8		—	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FREEMAN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STRAWBERRY KNOB - BMT	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FORK RIDGE HIKING TRAIL	1.7		—	—	—
HUSKINS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BURNTROCK RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORTOFF	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CLEMMER SPUR	1.7		—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUMAC CREEK SPUR	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCENIC SPUR TRAIL	1.6		—	—	—
AZALEA HIKING TRAIL	1.6		—	—	—
SLICKROCK LOOP BIKE TRAIL	1.6		—	—	—
BEAR PAW LOOP BIKE TRAIL	1.6		—	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
CHESTNUT LEAD	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG INDIAN BRANCH	1.5		—	—	—
SALLY FREE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BENTON FALLS HIKING TRAILS	1.5		—	—	—
THUNDER ROCK EXPRESS	1.5		—	—	—
WINDY GAP BIKE	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WHISSENHUNT LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JACKS RIVER	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SONGBIRD	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NAKED WIDOW LOOP	1.3		—	—	—
POPLAR HOLLOW	1.3		—	—	—
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FALLS BRANCH TRAIL	1.3		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
FISHERMAN'S TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GEE CREEK HIKING TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW CREEK HORSE TRAIL	1.1		—	—	—
WHITLEY GAP SHELTER	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-23A-NIMBLEWILL BRANCH	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHOOP-DE-DOS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PHILLIPS RIDGE	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MIDDLE FALLS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER GREEN MOUNTAIN (CONNECTO	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYPASS BIKE TRAIL	1.0		—	—	—
LAKE CONASAUGA	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DESOTO FALLS	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SASSAFRAS CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP OVERLOOK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
MINGUS	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM ROCK TRAIL	0.9		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUCKLEBERRY	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE WINFIELD SCOTT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OMPHUS RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SLAUGHTER CREEK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH A	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WAGON TRAIN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MURRAYS LAKE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STANLEY CREEK	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COWCAMP	0.8		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYD GAP BIKE TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARBUTUS HIKING TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BYRON HERBERT REECE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKING LOT TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SHOPE GAP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BURKETT IVENS HORSE TRAIL	0.6		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES OHV TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKESHORE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE BLUE RIDGE TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH CREEK SPUR	0.6		—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULLET CREEK SPUR HORSE TRAIL	0.6		—	—	—
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MOUNTAIN ATV SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GAZEBO	0.5		—	—	—
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MCKAMY LAKE TRAIL	0.5		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM ROCK SPUR	0.5		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CREEK SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CONASAUGA FALLS TRAIL	0.5		—	—	—
LONG BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BLUE ROCK MOUNTAIN	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELDERBERRY	0.5		—	—	—
BLIZZARD TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH B	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
CHILHOWEE FOREST WALK	0.4		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOOPER BALD	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEROKEE LAKE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEACH	0.4		—	—	—
NOTTELY RIVER CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR A	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SWAN CABIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEEPLES LAKE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EMERY CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEECH BOTTOMS HIKING TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SPIRIT RIDGE	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
LOWERY FALLS	0.3		—	—	—
WRIGHT'S CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIVERVIEW SPUR	0.3		—	—	—
RED LEAF	0.3		—	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
HORSESHOE BEND	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOSEBEE COVE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MORGANTON POINT LAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLAT CK CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WOLF LAUREL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MIDDLE FALLS ALT.	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELTON CREEK FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRACKROCK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELDERBERRY SPUR	0.1		—	—	—
QUARTZ BYPASS	0.1		—	—	—
JACKS RIVER	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.0	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—

Historical Trends — Blue Ridge

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,345	$26,944
2015	1,371	$32,895
2017	1,418	$36,563
2019	1,452	$30,192
2021	1,244	$29,922
2023	1,240	$45,938

Museums in Blue Ridge

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
GILMER ARTS & HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		7066355605	$114,516
DUCKTOWN BASIN MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	212 BURRA BURRA ST	4234965778	$108,833
FANNING COUNTY HERITAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7062582645
GILMER COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7062761861
PASARYA CENTER FOR ARTS HUMANITY	ART MUSEUM		7066361626

Libraries in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
EAST POLK PUBLIC LIBRARY	136 MAIN STREET SUITE A	0.0	5,357

Farmers Markets in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Gilmer County Farmers Market	Broad Street	05/24/2014 to 10/04/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Hotels in Blue Ridge

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn

Restaurants in Blue Ridge

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q

China 1

Circle J Family Steakhouse

El Manzanillo

Mesquite Grill

Misty Mountain Hops Vinyl Pub

Monte Alban Mexican Grill

Pink Pig

Pizza Hut

Rum Cake Lady Cuban

Sue's Best Burger in Town

The Boro Inn

The General Ledger

Waffle House

Whiskey & Water

Cafes in Blue Ridge

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks

Cinemas in Blue Ridge

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Swan Drive-in

Theatres in Blue Ridge

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Ridge Community Theater

Clinics in Blue Ridge

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Georgia Mountains Health

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Dentists in Blue Ridge

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smile Blue Ridge

Train Stations in Blue Ridge

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Ridge

Gas Stations in Blue Ridge

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Citgo

Conoco

Exxon

Murphy USA

RaceWay

Banks in Blue Ridge

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Citizens Bank

South State Bank

Truist

United Community Bank

Breweries in Blue Ridge

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Black Bear Bier Garte	Brewery	500 E Main St	7069464440
Blue Ridge Brewery	Brewery, American Restaurant	187 Depot St	7066326611	Visit
Fannin Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	3758 E First St	7062582762
Grumpy Old Men Brewing	Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Breweries, Beer Tastings & Tours	1315 E Main St	14049662665

Nursing Homes in Blue Ridge

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PRUITTHEALTH - BLUE RIDGE 99 OUIDA STREET	For profit - Corporation	101	95	3/5	—	3/5	3/5	7066322271

Pharmacies in Blue Ridge

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BLUE RIDGE PHARMACY	793 EAST MAIN STREET	706-632-2244
CVS - 7701	30 ORVIN LANCE CONNECTOR	706-632-8097
FAMILY DRUG CENTER	114 PROFESSIONAL ROAD	706-632-3688
INGLES MARKETS - 36	5679 APPALACHIAN HIGHWAY	706-632-3654
RIVERSTONE PHARMACY	101 RIVERSTONE VISTA	706-258-2294

EV Charging Stations in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Blue Ridge Inn Bed and Breakfast - Tesla Destination	477 W First St	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public
Hampton Inn	50 W Main St	AMPUP	4		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Blue Ridge

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
2886 Blue Ridge Dr (71830)	LTOWER	79
31 WOODRUFF DRIVE (126673)	MTOWER	61
1675 Talona Mountain Road	TOWER	38

Power Plants Near Blue Ridge

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
BLUE RIDGE	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-84.3	OP

Bridges in Blue Ridge

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	390	27,300	F
Culvert	Concrete	1981	58	27,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	390	19,300	F
Culvert	Concrete	1966	32	19,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1963	240	19,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	252	19,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	233	19,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	33	17,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1928	33	17,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	252	17,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1989	233	17,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1953	32	13,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1954	29	13,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	46	3,940	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	33	2,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	33	2,590	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	36	2,322	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	21	2,322	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	26	2,322	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	38	2,322	F
Slab	Concrete	1959	27	2,322	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	39	2,240	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	33	2,240	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	40	2,240	G
Culvert	Concrete	1988	32	1,610	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	30	1,060	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1958	42	640	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	36	366	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1991	45	366	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	150	366	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2006	150	366	F
Culvert	Concrete	1983	39	366	G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)	Prestressed concrete continuous	1981	381	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	60	300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1975	39	290	P
Culvert	Concrete	1988	42	103	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	31	70	F
Culvert	Steel	1988	24	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	66	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	29	30	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	29	30	F

Correctional Facilities in Blue Ridge

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
FANNIN COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF	645 WEST 1ST STREET	COUNTY	1	-999	OPEN

Airports Near Blue Ridge

49 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Western Carolina Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Aiken Field	—	Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Bird Field	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
Browder Airport	—	Small Airport
Cartersville Airport	—	Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Chilhowee Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cleveland Regional Jetport	—	Small Airport
Collegedale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cub Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Dalton Municipal Airport	DNN	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Etowah Bend Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Etowah Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying G Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmer County Airport	—	Small Airport
Happy Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Karlovich Airport	—	Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Mark Anton Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
McMinn County Airport	MMI	Small Airport
Monroe County Airport	—	Small Airport
Moore Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain Airpark	—	Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	—	Small Airport
Pratermill Flight Park Airport	—	Small Airport
Providence Landing	—	Small Airport
R.M. Harris Airport	—	Small Airport
Riverside Airport	—	Small Airport
Rostex Airport	—	Small Airport
Stoney Point Field	—	Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
The Flying W Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Tom B. David Field	—	Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Vintage Field	—	Small Airport
West Wind Airpark	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Blue Ridge

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
East Ellijay Police Department	107 East Oak Street
Ellijay Police Department	201 North Main Street
Georgia State Patrol	159 Industrial Boulevard
Gilmer County Sheriff's Office: Criminal Investigations Division	822 Industrial Boulevard
Gilmer County Sheriff's Office: Uniform Patrol Division	822 Industrial Boulevard
McCaysville Police Department

Grocery Stores in Blue Ridge

14 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Blueridge BP	Convenience Store	181 W First St
Citgo Food Mart VALERO	Convenience Store	10124 Blue Ridge Dr
CVS PHARMACY 7701	Other	30 Orvin Lance Connector
DOLLAR GENERAL 0322	Other	2686 E First St
DOLLAR GENERAL 5850	Other	3 Lance St
Dollar Tree 6568	Other	4157 E First St
Flowers Bakery Outlet 146	Convenience Store	1750 Appalachian Hwy
FOOD LION 1437	Supermarket	4295 OLD HWY 76
INGLES MARKETS 36	Supermarket	5679 Appalachian Hwy
Murphy USA 7524	Convenience Store	445 Progress Cir
Rebels Pantry	Convenience Store	4500 Appalachian Hwy
Valero Food Mart	Convenience Store	7320 Blue Ridge Dr
Walmart Supercenter 5812	Super Store	97 Commerce Dr
Windy Ridge Conoco	Convenience Store	4900 Appalachian Hwy

Post Offices in Blue Ridge

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Cherrylog Post Office
United States Post Office	273 Orvin Lance Drive

Treatment Centers in Blue Ridge

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Gateway Treatment Centers LLC	Substance Abuse	865-724-0852

DOL Wage Violations in Blue Ridge

7 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $23,827 in back wages owed to 74 employees.

Violations

$23,827

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Christy Lee's Courtyard Grill	—	—	30513	—	1	$17,633	$653	27
DQ Grill and Chill	—	—	30513	—	1	$2,563	$171	15
Subway	—	Subway	30513	—	1	$998	$200	5
Serentiy in the Mountains	—	—	30513	—	1	$835	$835	1
Tin Loong Chinese Restaurant Blue Ridge	—	—	30513	—	1	$721	$45	16
BBSI/Better Bulding Systems Inc	—	—	30513	—	1	$662	$83	8
All Custom Cabinets	—	—	30513	—	1	$415	$208	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Blue Ridge

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ADVENTURE OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	230 BIG CREEK RD
APPALACHIA BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 143
BLUE RIDGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INC	235 ORVIN LANCE DR
CALVARY CHAPEL BLUE RIDGE INC	101 GEORGE CURTIS RD
CHERRY LOG BAPTIST CHURCH	34 CHASTAIN RD
CHERRY LOG CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1149 CHERRY LOG ST
CHRISTIAN IMPACT MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 490
FIRST BAPTIST OF BLUE RIDGE	907 E MAIN ST
HIGHLAND OUTDOOR MINISTRIES	3106 E FIRST ST
IN HIS GREAT LOVE INC	1363 HIGHWAY 2
JEWISH CONGREGATION OF BLUE RIDGE	PO BOX 1413
MT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH	2530 SUGAR CREEK RD
MT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 1772
NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH BLUE RIDGE INC	PO BOX 2622
PURE JOY MINISTRY INC	1550 HIGHWAY 2
RURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT - SOUTHERN APPALACHIA INC	PO BOX 1291
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH BLUE RIDGE	967 E MAIN ST
ST LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH	PO BOX 1821
TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 143
TRACI WATSON MINISTRIES INC	276 HOPE DR
WORLD NEEDS CHRIST MINISTRY	PO BOX 2565
YOUNGS CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH	3511 SUGAR CREEK RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Ridge

What is the population of Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge has a population of 1,688 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 630 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.

Is Blue Ridge expensive to live in?

Blue Ridge has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.3 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $45,938, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $258,700 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $837 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Blue Ridge safe?

Blue Ridge is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,737 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Blue Ridge receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Blue Ridge?

Blue Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.3 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Blue Ridge?

The job market in Blue Ridge is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 828 business establishments in the area, including 70 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 7.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Blue Ridge?

The median home value in Blue Ridge is $258,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $504,992. For renters, the median monthly rent is $837. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 37.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,910.

How are the schools in Blue Ridge?

Schools in Blue Ridge score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.3% of adults in Blue Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Blue Ridge?

The obesity rate in Blue Ridge is 39.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 18.5% of adults are smokers. 29.0% are physically inactive. 23.7% of residents report depression. 14.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 85.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,614.

What is transportation like in Blue Ridge?

The average commute in Blue Ridge is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Blue Ridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Ridge is 95.4% White, 1.7% Black or African American. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak Spanish. 4.7% of the population are military veterans. 27.3% of residents have a disability. 82.2% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Epworth, GA 1,509 pop · 6.7 mi McCaysville, GA 1,571 pop · 8.5 mi Ellijay, GA 1,931 pop · 15.2 mi Murphy, NC 1,356 pop · 23.0 mi Chatsworth, GA 4,857 pop · 26.8 mi Young Harris, GA 1,087 pop · 27.3 mi Benton, TN 1,349 pop · 28.3 mi Jasper, GA 4,374 pop · 28.4 mi Dahlonega, GA 7,194 pop · 30.3 mi Hayesville, NC 1,110 pop · 31.1 mi Dawsonville, GA 4,147 pop · 31.9 mi Hiawassee, GA 1,300 pop · 33.1 mi Wildwood Lake, TN 3,490 pop · 33.5 mi Nelson, GA 1,015 pop · 33.8 mi

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