Ellijay, GA

Georgia · Gilmer County

Ellijay is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,931. Residents earn $47,639 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,931 Population 538/sq mi density

$47,639 Median Income $28,051 per capita

$277,600 Home Value $406,988 Zillow

$728 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

116 Violent Crime/100K 1,684 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$47,639 median income, 3.0% unemployment

Affordability

3.4 / 5.0

$277,600 home value, $728/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

116 violent crimes/100K (69% below avg)

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $47,639

37% lower than US avg

Home Value $277,600

2% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 116/100K

69% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 18.4%

45% lower than US avg

Median Rent $728

37% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.9%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.0%

17% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.7%

10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,931

Median Age40.4 yrs

Density538/mi²

Male / Female48% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 72%

Veterans5.8%

Economy

Median Income$47,639

Per Capita$28,051

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty13.7%

County GDP$1,439M

Commute28 min

Housing

Home Value$277,600

Rent$728

Ownership33.7%

Zillow$406,988

Housing Units925

Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

Violent116/100K

Property1,684/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault116/100K

Burglary407/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%

Uninsured18.9%

Smoking15.3%

Depression22.0%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain58.7 in/yr

Sunny Days301/yr

Elevation1,234 ft (376 m)

Education

Bachelor's+18.4%

High School+84.6%

Graduate+3.5%

School Score5.12

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%

Commute28 min

Broadband74.7%

EV Stations4

Libraries1

Is Ellijay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ellijay receives an overall livability score of 2.6 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 a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Ellijay has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ellijay is $47,639, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ellijay is $277,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $728 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Ellijay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,684 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Ellijay enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Ellijay has a population of 1,931 with a density of 538 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.5% female and 47.5% male. The city is predominantly White (71.6%), with 16.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 79.2% of residents, while 20.8% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are veterans. 23.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 71.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,931

Total Population

538

People / sq mi

40.4yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

3.5mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%

Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Ellijay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 79.2%

1% above US avg

Spanish 20.8%

55% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Ellijay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ellijay is $47,639, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,051 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $847, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 825 business establishments, including 72 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 5.3% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ellijay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$47,639
	37% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,051
Avg Weekly Wage	$847
IRS Avg AGI	$68,653
Gini Index	0.439 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.0%
	17% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.7%
	10% above US avg
Establishments (County)	825
County GDP	$1,439M

Business (County)

Restaurants	72
Healthcare	51
Retail	117
Manufacturing	45

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,361
	4% below US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	28.3 min
Drive Alone	62.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ellijay is $277,600, 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $406,988, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $728 (37% 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. 33.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 925 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1985. The average annual property tax is $3,361. 28.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$277,600
	2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$406,988

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$728
	37% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,717
Rent Burden	28.9%

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	33.7%
Owner-Occupied	33.7%
Renter-Occupied	66.3%
Housing Units	925
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,361
	4% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.21%

In Ellijay, 35.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.0% of residents. 33.0% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 16.2% report binge drinking. 28.8% are physically inactive. 22.0% report depression. 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 18.9% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,288. The dentist ratio is 1:4,051. 79.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Ellijay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.9%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	33.0%
Asthma	9.7%
COPD	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	28.8%
Depression	22.0%
Mental Distress	18.3%
Physical Distress	15.2%
Short Sleep	36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	71.9%
Uninsured	18.9%
	120% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,288
Dentists	1:4,051
Mental Health	1:1,174
Checkup Rate	74.8%
Dental Visits	52.5%
Premature Death	10,784/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.2/10
Exercise Access	79.5%
Healthcare Facilities	51

Ellijay has a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, 69% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 116.1 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 1,684 per 100,000, 14% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,278, burglary at 407, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Ellijay receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	116.1/100K
	69% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	116.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,684.1/100K
	14% below US avg
Burglary	406.5/100K
Theft	1,277.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8
Traffic Accidents	218
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Ellijay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 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 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.3°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,234 ft (376 m)
Area	3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density	538/sq mi
Coordinates	34.6913°N, 84.4839°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Gilmer County County
Nearest Airport	Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

54% above US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.73"

Driest Month (Oct) 4.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	78.7 / 100
Community Resilience	14.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
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

154 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	107 km
May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	105 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	77 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	140 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	42 km
Jun 19, 2007	10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee	M3.5	146 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	148 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	123 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	75 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	125 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	91 km
May 6, 2010	11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama	M3.2	146 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	94 km
Mar 21, 2001	7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	89 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	99 km
Apr 5, 1994	10 km N of Trenton, Georgia	M3.2	97 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	45 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	101 km
May 10, 2020	7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee	M3.1	138 km
May 2, 2003	8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama	M3.1	105 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2018	Michael	Category 1	293 km

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

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,734 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	67 km	20
Mar 27, 1994	EF4	80 km	3
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	88 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	33 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	56 km	9
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	38 km	6
May 2, 1953	EF4	96 km	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	76 km	2
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	52 km	2
Jan 30, 2013	EF3	58 km	1
Mar 2, 2012	EF3	79 km	0
Dec 22, 2011	EF3	60 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	50 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	59 km	0
Mar 15, 2008	EF3	88 km	2
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	64 km	12
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	64 km	0
Mar 29, 1997	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 15, 1994	EF3	84 km	1
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	97 km	0

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	27 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	94 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	85 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	80 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	93 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	88 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	37 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	72 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	87 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	40 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	92 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	32 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	97 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	56 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	91 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,933	69 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,908	30 km
2023	SMITH MOUNTAIN	2,807	50 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,758	69 km
2013	MCINTYRE-A	2,695	80 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	39°F (4°C)	6.0 in	Coldest
February	41°F (5°C)	5.6 in
March	48°F (9°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	5.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	5.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in
July	76°F (24°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	4.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	57°F (14°C)	4.1 in	Driest
November	48°F (9°C)	5.1 in
December	41°F (5°C)	5.5 in

Ellijay has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and October the driest (4.1").

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Ellijay is located in Gilmer County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81% of the vote, a 62.6-point margin. 74.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 51 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81%

D 18.5%

Winner: Republican by 62.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8
Traffic Accidents	218
Avg Accident Severity	2.9 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	18.4%
	45% below US avg
High School+	84.6%
Graduate Degree+	3.5%
School Test Score	5.12

C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	538/sq mi
Total Area	3.5 sq mi
County	Gilmer County County

Services

Broadband Access	74.7%
Avg Download Speed	23.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	5.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	51
Restaurants	72
Retail Stores	117

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	28.3 min
Drive Alone	62.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.3%

Average costs for common services in Ellijay. 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 Gilmer County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,505	52	$45,503	2.27
Retail Trade	1,421	114	$32,408	1.76
Accommodation & Food Services	1,247	92	$26,115	1.70
Health Care & Social Assistance	529	72	$51,544	0.46
Construction	400	102	$71,220	0.94
Other Services	236	45	$35,647	0.97
Professional & Technical Services	235	69	$58,218	0.42
Information & Technology	189	9	$75,536	1.25
Wholesale Trade	141	25	$70,693	0.44
Finance & Insurance	133	27	$59,513	0.41
Real Estate	125	43	$50,937	1.00
Arts & Entertainment	65	8	$24,355	0.48
Educational Services	53	9	$35,722	0.32
Unclassified	27	49	$53,327	2.40

Schools in Ellijay

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Gilmer High School	High	1,174	73	16.1:1
Clear Creek Middle School	Middle	917	61	15.0:1
Ellijay Elementary School	Elementary	758	55	13.8:1
Mountain View Elementary	Elementary	668	44	15.2:1
Clear Creek Elementary School	Elementary	596	41	14.5:1

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Radio Stations near Ellijay

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Campgrounds Near Ellijay

27 campgrounds found near Ellijay.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DOLL MOUNTAIN DAY USE AREA SHELTER	5.0/5	1	$30
Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground	5.0/5	6	$8
SWEETWATER DAY USE AREA (GA)	5.0/5	1	$125
THOMPSON CREEK PARK SHELTER (GA)	5.0/5	1	Free
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
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	59	$12–$30
PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	16	$20–$40
Woodring Campground (GA)	4.5/5	42	$20–$42
BALD RIDGE CREEK	4.4/5	82	Free
Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.4/5	12	$15
Deep Hole Recreation Area	4.3/5	9	$15
Frank Gross Campground	4.3/5	8	$8
Sweetwater Campground	4.3/5	150	$24–$290
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
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

National Parks Near Ellijay

29 national parks and monuments found near Ellijay.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls 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
Cloudland Canyon State Park	State Park	Free
Cumberland Trail	State Park	Free
Cumberland Trail (Calvert Addition)	State Park	Free
Don Carter State Park	State Park	Free
Fall Creek Falls	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
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Red Clay	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Sweetwater Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Ellijay

204+ trails found near Ellijay.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
PINHOTI	56.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
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		—	—	—
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	—	—
HICKORY CREEK	8.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
IRON MOUNTAIN	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACKS RIVER	7.4	NAT - 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	—
SUMAC CREEK TRAIL	6.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CHESTNUT LOOP BIKE TRAIL	6.2		—	—	—
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	—	—
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		—	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROUGH RIDGE	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
TIBBS ATV TRAIL	4.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HEMPTOP	4.4		—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	4.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLEMMER BIKE TRAIL	4.2		—	—	—
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		—	—	—
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BIG CREEK HIKING TRAIL	3.9		—	—	—
RICE CAMP	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MILMA CREEK ATV	3.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
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		—	—	—
TEAR BRITCHES	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-872 JONES CREEK DAM TRAIL	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YELLOW MOUNTAIN	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACK BRANCH TRAIL	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PANTHER CREEK	3.0	NAT - 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
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		—	—	—
HORSESHOE BEND	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CANEY CREEK TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
ROUGH RIDGE	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OLD COPPER ROAD BIKE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
JACKS RIVER	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YELLOW STAND LEAD	2.3		—	—	—
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WOLF RIDGE	2.3		—	—	—
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	—
COCHRAN CREEK FALLS	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY MTN TOWER	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		—	—	—
FORK RIDGE HIKING TRAIL	1.7		—	—	—
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	—	—
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
SONGBIRD	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	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	—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON TRAIL	1.2		—	—	—
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	—	—
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	—	—
BYPASS BIKE TRAIL	1.0		—	—	—
LAKE CONASAUGA	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - 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	—	—
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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	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	—
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	—	—
BOYD GAP BIKE TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARBUTUS HIKING TRAIL	0.7		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	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	—	—	—
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	—	—
LAKE BLUE RIDGE TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH CREEK SPUR	0.6		—	—	—
EMERY CREEK	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	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	—	—
RIM ROCK SPUR	0.5		—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CREEK SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LONG BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
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	—	—
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	—
PEEPLES LAKE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EMERY CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEECH BOTTOMS HIKING TRAIL	0.4		—	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIVERVIEW SPUR	0.3		—	—	—
RED LEAF	0.3		—	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HORSESHOE BEND	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MORGANTON POINT LAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLAT CK CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BLACK BRANCH CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	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	—	—
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—

Historical Trends — Ellijay

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,628	$25,846
2015	1,659	$28,836
2017	1,690	$42,333
2019	1,710	$48,409
2021	1,847	$41,348
2023	1,928	$47,639

Museums in Ellijay

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
GILMER ARTS & HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		7066355605	$114,516
GILMER COUNTY HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7062761861
INDIO TRAIL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7062654747
MARBLE VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	14 NORTH MAIN STREET	7062531141
PASARYA CENTER FOR ARTS HUMANITY	ART MUSEUM		7066361626

Farmers Markets in Ellijay

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;
Jasper Farmers Market	Park and Ride, Stegall Drive	04/07/2018 to 12/22/2018	Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;

Restaurants in Ellijay

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Back Porch Bistro

Cajun Depot Grill

Cantaberry Cafe

Charlie's Italian Restaurant

Double L

Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza

Emily's Bar and Restaurant

Jolly Roger Seafood Market

Lin's Garden

Mike's Ellijay Restaurant

Mucho Kaliente Mexican Restaurant

Papa's Pizza

Poole's Real Pit BBQ

River Street Tavern

The Juicery and Relax Station

Waffle House

Cafes in Ellijay

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Corner Stone Cafe

Das Kaffeehaus

Hemlock Bazaar

Clinics in Ellijay

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lifetime Medical Center

Veterinaries in Ellijay

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ellijay Animal Hospital

VCA Appalachian Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Ellijay

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Citgo

Conoco

Marathon

Shell

Banks in Ellijay

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank OZK

BB&T

Regions Bank

United Community Bank

Golf Courses in Ellijay

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Whitepath Golf Course

Breweries in Ellijay

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 Ellijay

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
GILMER NURSING HOME 1362 SOUTH MAIN STREET	For profit - Corporation	100	97	4/5	—	2/5	2/5	7062764741

Pharmacies in Ellijay

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
ELLIJAY BESTRX	763 SOUTH MAIN STREET	706-273-7879
HUFF'S DRUG STORE	136 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD	706-635-7931
LTC SCRIPTSRX	572 MADDOX DRIVE	706-635-8710

Cell Towers in Ellijay

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
8393 Chatsworth Hwy.	TOWER	73
Monument Road (124700)	MTOWER	61
671 Carter Mountain Road (71823)	MTOWER	60
8181 Hwy 52 (135912)	LTOWER	55
352 High Shoals Road (71910)	LTOWER	50
1675 Talona Mountain Road	TOWER	38
6086 Monument Road (71827)	LTOWER	33

Fire Stations in Ellijay

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
City of Ellijay Fire Department	197 N Main ST	Mostly volunteer			706-636-4711
Gilmer County Fire & Rescue	325 Howard Simmons RD	Mostly volunteer			706-635-1333

Bridges in Ellijay

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1982	445	20,900	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1928	104	18,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1928	34	18,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1935	21	18,400	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1987	102	17,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	25	17,200	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1957	172	12,500	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1943	170	9,750	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1960	216	9,040	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1948	467	8,030	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1955	180	7,220	F
Culvert	Concrete	1948	22	7,220	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	29	3,460	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1964	136	2,600	G
Culvert	Concrete	1935	44	2,550	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1929	252	2,550	P
Culvert	Steel	2009	49	2,322	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	27	2,322	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	26	2,322	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1965	216	2,120	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	345	1,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	144	1,070	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	147	903	F
Culvert	Concrete	1983	50	790	G
Culvert	Concrete	1958	32	640	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1992	26	366	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1992	31	366	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2015	58	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1992	26	366	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	47	366	F
Slab	Prestressed concrete	1979	200	366	G
Culvert	Concrete	1970	38	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1994	160	366	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1975	55	366	F
Culvert	Concrete	1985	34	366	G
Slab	Concrete	1979	264	210	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1977	52	210	F
Culvert	Concrete	1994	33	210	G
Slab	Concrete	1979	92	170	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	43	110	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	36	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1986	41	103	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	35	103	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	49	103	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1988	200	103	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1986	42	103	F
Culvert	Concrete	1980	33	100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1993	40	70	F
Culvert	Steel	1990	33	60	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2001	41	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1978	82	40	P
Culvert	Concrete	1979	37	20	G

Correctional Facilities in Ellijay

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
GILMER COUNTY DETENTION CENTER	106 BRETT DICKEY MEMORIAL DRIVE	COUNTY	108	-999	OPEN

Airports Near Ellijay

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)	CHA	Medium Airport
Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field	—	Medium Airport
Richard B Russell Airport	RMG	Medium Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Air Acres 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
Dallas Bay Sky Park 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
Gwinnett County Briscoe Field	LZU	Small Airport
Happy Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hog Lot Landing	—	Small Airport
Karlovich Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
McMinn County Airport	MMI	Small Airport
Moore Airport	—	Small Airport
Mount Bakewell Airfield	—	Small Airport
Petty Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	—	Small Airport
Polk County Airport- Cornelius Moore Field	—	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
Shannon Flight Strip	—	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

Police Stations in Ellijay

8 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
Jasper Police Department	55 Dixie Street
Pickens County Sheriff's Office	2895 Camp Road
Sheriff's Office Annex & Georgia Public Safety Training Center - Pickens	339 West Church Street

Grocery Stores in Ellijay

15 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Antigua Guatemala 1	Other	9 Russell Dr
Carniceria Y Tienda La Mexicana Inc.	Grocery Store	1929 Progress Rd
Citgo Food Mart	Convenience Store	595 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 3583	Other	580 Maddox Dr
Dollar General 12628	Other	3067 Chatsworth Hwy
Ellijay Bp	Convenience Store	990 S Main St
FOOD LION 907	Supermarket	130 Fowler St
INGLES MARKETS 409	Supermarket	100 Old Orchard Sq
New Hope Grocery	Convenience Store	3140 Chatsworth Hwy
One Stop Walkers Corner	Convenience Store	2179 Highway 52 E
Orchard Junction	Convenience Store	2138 Tails Creek Rd
Parkway Conoco	Convenience Store	15 E Oak St
San Rafael	Grocery Store	631 S Main St
Tienda El Quetzal 1	Grocery Store	772 Maddox Dr
Walgreens 17697	Other	192 1st Ave

Post Offices in Ellijay

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Ellijay Post Office	801 Industrial Boulevard

Treatment Centers in Ellijay

1 treatment centers.

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

DOL Wage Violations in Ellijay

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $208,897 in back wages owed to 221 employees.

Violations

$208,897

Back Wages Owed

221

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
Excalibur Associates	SIGNIFICANT	—	30540	—	1	$140,768	$1,408	100
F. M. Stainless	—	—	30536	—	1	$19,376	$1,384	14
Park Plaza Shoppette, Inc.	—	—	30540	—	1	$13,180	$824	16
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Ellijay, GA)	—	Pilgrims Pride	30540	—	1	$9,564	$4,782	2
Green's Country Store (Conoco)	—	—	30540	—	1	$8,968	$1,121	8
Singleton Food Services, Inc.	—	—	30540	—	2	$7,503	$163	46
Blue Sky Cabin Rentals, LLC	—	—	30540	—	1	$5,826	$1,942	3
Oki Japanese	—	—	30540	—	1	$2,172	$167	13
Hill Crest Orchards	—	—	30540	—	1	$793	$159	5
IHOP, #3241	—	Dine Brands Global	30540	—	1	$225	$32	7
Piggly Wiggly	—	—	30540	—	1	$200	$200	1
BJ Reece Apple House	—	—	30536	—	1	$105	$52	2
Stanley Chevron and Grocery	—	—	30536	—	1	$94	$94	1
Brett Jones - Attorney	—	—	30540	—	1	$58	$58	1
Tin Loong Chinese Restaurant Ellijay	—	—	30540	—	1	$36	$36	1
Cornerstone Cafe	—	—	30540	—	1	$28	$28	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ellijay

33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
66 BOOK MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 166
AMERICA DHAMMA SOCIETY INC	1975 OLD FLAT BRANCH RD
BE FREE MINISTRY INC	96 CRAIG STREET
CALVARY WAY BAPTIST CHURCH	118 SHERRI LEIGH EST
CARTEACY OLD CHURCH AND CEMETERY ASSOCIATION	7629 HIGHWAY 52 E
CARTECAY BAPTIST CHURCH	118 RIVERWOOD RD
CHOOSE LIFE MINISTRIES INC	PO BOX 383
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	5451 BIG CREEK RD
CHURCH OF THE NARROW WAY	573 WEEKS RD
DAY 7 MINISTRIES INC	2 RIVER LODGE DR
EAST ELLIJAY BAPTIST CHURCH	672 YUKON RD
ELLIJAY CITY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1596
ELLIJAY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	75 MCCUTCHEN ST
EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL CHURCH INC	76 RASBERRY CT
FAITHPOINTE EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION INC	PO BOX 145
FRUIT OF THE VINE JOHN 15 5 INC	PO BOX 1641
GATES CHAPEL MEMORIAL CEMETERY	2767 GATES CHAPEL RD
GODS GIFT IN A BLANKET INC	801 INDUSTRIAL BLVD UNIT 2004
GOOD SAMARITAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ELLIJAY INC	55 CHURCH ST
GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH OF ELLIJAY GEORGIA	164 LEGION RD
HARVEST MISSIONARY CHURCH INC	400 CLEAR CREEK RD
HIS INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 145
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH	3295 OLD HIGHWAY 5 S
IPUL EAST ELLIJAY INC	173 CLEAR LN
KAMRON ENGLER MINISTRIES INC	1107 ORCHARD RD
MOUNTAINTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH INC	510 MOUNTAINTOWN RD
OVATION FAMILY MINISTRIES FOUNDATION INC	268 OAK SHADOW LN
PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH	115 PLEASANT GROVE RD
PROMISE LAND MINISTRIES OF ELLIJAY INC	573 WEEKS RD
SABBATICAL RELIEF MINISTRY	790 TALONA MOUNTAIN RD
SALA EVANGELICA RETENEDOR DE LA FIEL PALABRA INC	PO BOX 2534
THE UNIVERSITY OF SPIRITUAL AWAKENING INC	PO BOX 839
WORD CHURCH OF ELLIJAY GA INC	4131 BOARDTOWN RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellijay

What is the population of Ellijay?

Ellijay has a population of 1,931 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.4 years. The population is 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

Is Ellijay expensive to live in?

Ellijay 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 $47,639, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $277,600 (2% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $728 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Ellijay safe?

Ellijay is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,684 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Ellijay receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Ellijay?

Ellijay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.

How is the job market in Ellijay?

Ellijay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $847. There are 825 business establishments in the area, including 72 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 5.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Ellijay?

The median home value in Ellijay is $277,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $406,988. For renters, the median monthly rent is $728. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 33.7%. The average annual property tax is $3,361.

How are the schools in Ellijay?

Schools in Ellijay score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 18.4% of adults in Ellijay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Ellijay?

The obesity rate in Ellijay is 35.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.3% of adults are smokers. 28.8% are physically inactive. 22.0% of residents report depression. 18.9% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 79.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,288.

What is transportation like in Ellijay?

The average commute in Ellijay is 28 minutes. 62% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Ellijay?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Ellijay is 71.6% White, 1% Black or African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino. 79.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 20.8% speak Spanish. 5.8% of the population are military veterans. 23.6% of residents have a disability. 71.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Blue Ridge, GA 1,688 pop · 15.2 mi Jasper, GA 4,374 pop · 15.8 mi Chatsworth, GA 4,857 pop · 18.1 mi Epworth, GA 1,509 pop · 18.9 mi McCaysville, GA 1,571 pop · 21.1 mi Fairmount, GA 1,218 pop · 21.3 mi Nelson, GA 1,015 pop · 22.5 mi Ball Ground, GA 2,665 pop · 25.2 mi Dawsonville, GA 4,147 pop · 27.1 mi Resaca, GA 1,247 pop · 27.3 mi Dalton, GA 34,402 pop · 28.3 mi Calhoun, GA 17,611 pop · 28.8 mi Canton, GA 34,587 pop · 30.7 mi Dahlonega, GA 7,194 pop · 30.8 mi

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