Hiawassee, GA

Georgia · Towns County

Hiawassee is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,300. Residents earn $43,819 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,300 Population 798/sq mi density

$43,819 Median Income $40,206 per capita

$365,300 Home Value $387,404 Zillow

$890 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr

112 Violent Crime/100K 3,024 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

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

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$43,819 median income, 0.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$365,300 home value, $890/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

112 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)

B+

Education

3.7 / 5.0

33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $43,819

42% lower than US avg

Home Value $365,300

30% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 112/100K

71% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 33.8%

0% lower than US avg

Median Rent $890

23% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 35.0%

9% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.8%

78% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 14.6%

18% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,300

Median Age53.4 yrs

Density798/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 94%

Veterans8.4%

Economy

Median Income$43,819

Per Capita$40,206

Unemployment0.8%

Poverty14.6%

County GDP$601M

Commute15 min

Housing

Home Value$365,300

Rent$890

Ownership53.6%

Zillow$387,404

Housing Units885

Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

Violent112/100K

Property3,024/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault112/100K

Burglary896/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%

Uninsured11.7%

Smoking16.0%

Depression24.7%

Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI44 (Good)

Rain60.3 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation2,204 ft (672 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+33.8%

High School+88.9%

Graduate+8.7%

School Score5.76

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 19%

Commute15 min

Broadband84.0%

EV Stations2

Libraries2

Is Hiawassee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hiawassee receives an overall livability score of 2.5 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 below-average incomes. Hiawassee has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hiawassee is $43,819, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hiawassee is $365,300, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Hiawassee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,024 per 100,000, 54% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Hiawassee 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.

Hiawassee has a population of 1,300 with a density of 798 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 53.4 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 56.9% female and 43.1% male. The city is predominantly White (93.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 90.8% of residents, while 9.2% speak Spanish. 8.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 18.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 76.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,300

Total Population

798

People / sq mi

53.4yrs

Median Age

37% above US avg

2.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.1%

Female 56.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hiawassee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.8%

16% above US avg

Spanish 9.2%

31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hiawassee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hiawassee is $43,819, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,206. The average weekly wage is $862, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 370 business establishments, including 43 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.3, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 18.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Hiawassee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$43,819
	42% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$40,206
Avg Weekly Wage	$862
IRS Avg AGI	$85,970
Gini Index	0.478 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.8%
	78% below US avg
Poverty Rate	14.6%
	18% above US avg
Establishments (County)	370
County GDP	$601M

Business (County)

Restaurants	43
Healthcare	33
Retail	57
Manufacturing	12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,995
	14% below US avg
Cost of Living	96.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	14.5 min
Drive Alone	77.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Hiawassee is $365,300, 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $387,404. Monthly rent averages $890 (23% 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. 53.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 885 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1992. The average annual property tax is $2,995. 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$365,300
	30% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$387,404

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$890
	23% below US avg
Rent Burden	32.7%

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	53.6%
Owner-Occupied	53.6%
Renter-Occupied	46.4%
Housing Units	885
Median Year Built	1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,995
	14% below US avg
Effective Rate	0.82%

In Hiawassee, 35.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.1% of residents. 34.6% have high blood pressure. 16.0% are current smokers. 16.6% report binge drinking. 26.4% are physically inactive. 24.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.4% experience frequent mental distress. 11.7% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,839. The dentist ratio is 1:1,853. 100.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.8 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	35.0%
	9% above US avg
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart Disease	6.1%
High Blood Pressure	34.6%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.0%
	14% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.6%
Physical Inactivity	26.4%
Depression	24.7%
Mental Distress	19.4%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	76.7%
Uninsured	11.7%
	36% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,839
Dentists	1:1,853
Mental Health	1:1,862
Checkup Rate	76.3%
Dental Visits	54.0%
Premature Death	10,501/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	100.0%
Healthcare Facilities	33

Hiawassee has a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 112.0 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 3,024 per 100,000, 54% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,128, burglary at 896, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Hiawassee receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	112.0/100K
	71% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	112.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	3,023.5/100K
	54% above US avg
Burglary	895.9/100K
Theft	2,127.7/100K
Vehicle Theft	0.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	91

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Hiawassee 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 2,204 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	2,204 ft (672 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	798/sq mi
Coordinates	34.9462°N, 83.7463°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Towns County County
Nearest Airport	Oconee County Regional (CEU) 52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"

59% above US avg

Snowfall 3.1"

Wettest Month (Mar) 7.05"

Driest Month (Oct) 4.45"

Air Quality

AQI Median	44.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	96.8 / 100
Community Resilience	57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
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

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025	21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee	M4.1	70 km
Jul 5, 1995	12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee	M3.7	57 km
Jun 17, 1998	9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee	M3.6	125 km
Jul 19, 1997	12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.5	97 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	80 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	150 km
Apr 20, 2010	4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee	M3.3	90 km
Aug 31, 2009	2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee	M3.3	99 km
Apr 11, 2006	5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee	M3.3	81 km
Mar 18, 1995	10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee	M3.3	121 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	106 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	115 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	119 km
Mar 7, 2001	5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	119 km
Mar 7, 2001	6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee	M3.2	121 km
May 10, 2006	3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee	M3.2	88 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee	M3.2	51 km
Jan 15, 1993	1 km N of Apison, Tennessee	M3.1	117 km
Jun 23, 2008	10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia	M3.1	100 km
Oct 30, 1991	9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia	M3.1	88 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	243 km

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

Tornado History

310 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 622 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	71 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	83 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	51 km	4
Apr 13, 2020	EF3	71 km	1
Nov 30, 2016	EF3	91 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	36 km	1
Mar 23, 2011	EF3	91 km	0
Mar 20, 1998	EF3	65 km	12
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	41 km	0
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	49 km	3
Mar 27, 1994	EF3	66 km	3
Feb 21, 1993	EF3	87 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF3	45 km	1
Nov 15, 1989	EF3	39 km	0
Apr 8, 1974	EF3	96 km	0
Dec 13, 1973	EF3	73 km	0
Apr 2, 1970	EF3	89 km	0
Mar 23, 2022	EF2	84 km	0
Apr 13, 2020	EF2	98 km	0
Oct 8, 2017	EF2	92 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	77 km
2016	ROCK MOUNTAIN	25,224	21 km
2016	CHIMNEY TOPS 2	14,998	85 km
2016	TELLICO	14,172	42 km
2016	BOTELER	8,626	15 km
2024	RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE	8,324	55 km
2016	PINNACLE MOUNTAIN	7,869	94 km
2016	MAPLE SPRINGS	7,696	52 km
2001	SHARP	6,039	67 km
2024	RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE	5,154	64 km
2024	RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN	4,570	77 km
2013	BEAVER DAM	4,336	49 km
2021	UNNAMED	3,888	63 km
2021	DUTCH CREEK	3,845	76 km
2019	COW CAMP	3,786	63 km
2014	UNNAMED	3,298	51 km
2016	CAMP BRANCH	3,234	31 km
2023	PANTHER KNOB	3,170	26 km
2019	JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX	3,120	36 km
2010	COW CAMP-A	2,953	63 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	37°F (3°C)	6.2 in	Coldest
February	39°F (4°C)	5.9 in
March	47°F (8°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
April	54°F (12°C)	5.3 in
May	62°F (16°C)	5.8 in
June	68°F (20°C)	5.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	5.6 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	5.3 in
September	66°F (19°C)	5.0 in
October	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	5.5 in
December	40°F (4°C)	5.9 in

Hiawassee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.1") and October the driest (4.5").

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Hiawassee is located in Towns County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81% of the vote, a 62.3-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 2 public libraries serving the community. 33 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 77.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81%

D 18.7%

Winner: Republican by 62.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	8
Avg Accident Severity	2.5 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	33.8%
	0% below US avg
High School+	88.9%
Graduate Degree+	8.7%
School Test Score	5.76

B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density	798/sq mi
Total Area	2.1 sq mi
County	Towns County County

Services

Broadband Access	84.0%
Avg Download Speed	164.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	143.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	33
Restaurants	43
Retail Stores	57

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	14.5 min
Drive Alone	77.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.4%

Average costs for common services in Hiawassee. 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 Towns County

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

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	436	58	$26,997	1.28
Construction	239	39	$78,162	1.34
Professional & Technical Services	105	31	$56,664	0.44
Real Estate	94	25	$43,260	1.78
Finance & Insurance	68	21	$72,480	0.49
Administrative & Waste Services	61	15	$41,646	0.30
Transportation & Warehousing	42	11	$31,218	0.29
Information & Technology	24	5	$35,293	0.38
Other Services	23	12	$30,539	0.22
Unclassified	10	26	$56,087	2.11

Hospitals in Hiawassee

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
CHATUGE REGIONAL HOSPITAL	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes	(706) 896-2222

Schools in Hiawassee

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Towns County Elementary School	Elementary	500	43	11.6:1
Towns County High School	High	296	25	11.8:1
Towns County Middle School	Middle	206	21	9.8:1

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Radio Stations near Hiawassee

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WBSY 98.5 FM	americana, bluegrass	MP3 128 kbps
My Country 99.3	country	AAC+ 32 kbps
WAZX 101.9 FM	regional mexican	MP3 192 kbps
WCRK 105.7 FM	classic hits	AAC+ 48 kbps

Campgrounds Near Hiawassee

40 campgrounds found near Hiawassee.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
DONLEY CABIN	5.0/5	—	Free
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 2	4.7/5	1	$40
VAN HOOK GLADE	4.7/5	12	$24–$40
INDIAN BOUNDARY	4.6/5	86	$20
RATTLER FORD GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	4	$75
Dockery Lake Recreation Area	4.5/5	11	$8
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	4.5/5	92	$20–$40
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area	4.5/5	34	$26–$125
STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	81	$26–$100
Tate Branch Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.5/5	18	$15
LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA	4.4/5	75	$26–$85
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
Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA)	4.3/5	19	$10
Swan Cabin Group Camp	4.3/5	1	$25
Cooper Creek Campground (GA)	4.2/5	25	$15–$30
Low Gap Campground	4.2/5	13	$12
LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA	4.1/5	41	$24–$48
Tallulah River Campground	4.1/5	16	$15
Andrew's Cove Campground	4.0/5	10	$12–$18
CHEOAH POINT CABIN 1	4.0/5	1	$40
MCNABB CREEK GROUP	4.0/5	1	$30
Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Campground	4.0/5	6	$8–$16
CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND	3.9/5	23	$20–$25
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground	3.8/5	19	$12
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	—	Free
Big Oak Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Birch Branch Campground	—	1	Free
Davis Branch Campground	—	1	Free
FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA	—	—	Free
Holder Cove Campground	—	1	Free
Holly Flats Campground	—	1	Free
Jake Best Campground	—	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 Hiawassee

28 national parks and monuments found near Hiawassee.

Park	Type	Fee
Amicalola Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Black Rock Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area	National Recreation Area	$5
Devils Fork State Park	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
Gorges State Park	State Park	Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	National Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Hiwassee/Ocoee	State Park	Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park	National Battlefield Park	$5
Keowee-Toxaway State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Hartwell State Park	State Park	Free
Moccasin Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Mossy Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Oconee State Park	State Park	Free
Pisgah View State Park	State Park	Free
President's Park	State Park	Free
Scott Hudgens Park	State Park	Free
Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel Park	State Park	Free
Tallulah Gorge State Park	State Park	Free
Tugaloo State Park	State Park	Free
Unicoi State Park	State Park	Free
Victoria Bryant State Park	State Park	Free
Vogel State Park	State Park	Free
Watson Mill Bridge State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Hiawassee

460+ trails found near Hiawassee.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BARTRAM NRT - NANTAHALA RD	68.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANST - NANTAHALA RD	52.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM	35.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANST - CHEOAH RD	29.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHATTOOGA RIVER CANOE TRAIL	27.4	WATER	—	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	21.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHUNKY GAL	21.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	14.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNOWBIRD MOUNTAIN	14.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	14.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TOCCOA CANOE TRAIL	13.4	WATER	—	—	—
SLICKROCK CREEK	12.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	12.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BELDING	11.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP	10.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FODDERSTACK MOUNTAIN	10.4		—	—	—
CHATTOOGA RIVER TRAIL	9.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUNCAN RIDGE	9.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI LEFT LOOP	9.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SANTEETLAH LAKE TRAIL SOUTH	9.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WINE SPRINGS LOOP	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YELLOW CREEK MOUNTAIN	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COOSA BACKCOUNTRY	8.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	8.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
STONEWALL FALLS MOUNTAIN BIKE	8.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
LONDON BALD	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARTRAM TRAIL EXTENSION	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG SNOWBIRD	8.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN APPROACH TRAIL	8.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
STRATTON BALD	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK OF CITICO TRAIL	7.5		—	—	—
WAUCHECHA BALD	7.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	7.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVE THOMPSON LOOP	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
KING MEADOWS	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OAKEY MOUNTAIN ORV TRAIL	6.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCKY BALD LOOP	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEECH CREEK	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAOE LEAD	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUSE BRANCH LOOP	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BROOKSHIRE CREEK	6.1		—	—	—
ANST - TUSQUITEE RD	5.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SYCAMORE CREEK TRAIL	5.6		—	—	—
HIKE INN LODGE	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGOVER LEAD	5.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MT ATV	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG INDIAN LOOP	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LADYSLIPPER	5.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
NORTH FORK OF CITICO TRAIL	5.2		—	—	—
BARTRAM NRT - CHEOAH RD	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LAKE RUSSELL LOOP	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAGON TRAIN	4.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLATS MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.8		—	—	—
PARK CREEK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RABBIT RIDGE	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JUNALUSKA GAP	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL MOUNTAIN	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ROCKY FLATS TRAIL	4.5		—	—	—
SMITH CREEK TRAIL	4.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALD RIVER TRAIL	4.4		—	—	—
NAKED GROUND	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE TWISTER MOUNTAIN BIKE TR	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WARRIORS PASSAGE TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
BRUSH MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
BROAD RIVER	4.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HURRICANE CREEK LOOP	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KIRKLAND CREEK TRAIL	4.1		—	—	—
JAKE MOUNTAIN TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BARE HARE TRAIL	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TRESTLE LOOP	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KIMSEY CREEK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH LOOP	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MCNABB CREEK TRAIL	3.5		—	—	—
MOATES KNOB OHV TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JAKE/BULL CONNECTOR TRAIL	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARK RIDGE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD CREEK	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BASIN LEAD	3.3		—	—	—
PINE RIDGE 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
WESSER CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JENKINS MEADOW	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CENTRAL LOOP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	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	—	—
IBRA LAKE LOOP TRAIL	3.0		—	—	—
LAUREL BRANCH TRAIL	3.0		—	—	—
BALD SPRINGS	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DEEP CREEK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG INDIAN LOOP	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DEEP CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RABUN BALD	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NICHOLS COVE	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SNEAKING CREEK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DARNELL CREEK HORSE TRAIL LOOP	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEE COVE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NELSON COVE	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WHIGG RIDGE TRAIL	2.8		—	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FONTANA LOOP	2.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SOURWOOD	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
LANCE CREEK TRAIL	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PANTHER BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
JACKS KNOB	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH TRAIL	2.6		—	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NICHOLSON GAP	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	2.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAVELSTAND TOP TRAIL	2.5		—	—	—
DEEP GAP BRANCH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHEOAH TRAIL	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL SHOALS TRAIL	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVEN CLIFFS	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MITCHELL LICK	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BROOKS COVE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CROWDER PLACE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LATHAM CEMETARY	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BRIDGE GAP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILL BRANCH TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
MOSS CREEK TRAIL	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SUGAR COVE TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
HENDERSON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	2.3		—	—	—
ROCKHOUSE CREEK	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BENTON MACKAYE -CHEOAH RD	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHTOWER LOOP	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OPPOSUM CREEK TRAIL	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRAIL RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPLETREE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRASSY BRANCH TRAIL	2.2		—	—	—
3 FORKS	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-83 BULL MOUNTAIN CUTOFF	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
3 FORKS	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOUNT YONAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
YELLOW PATCH	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO- TELL TRAIL	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
MOUSE BRANCH OVERLOOK	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BEAR PEN GAP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARKAQUAH	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEEP CREEK CONNECTOR	2.0	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	—	—
JACKS KNOB	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ACCESS	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG BRANCH	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANDREWS COVE	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WINDY GAP LOOP	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURNER CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROCKY MOUNTAIN	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURRELL COVE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—
HOLCOMB CREEK TRAIL	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HUSKINS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
COLD SPRINGS GAP	1.7		—	—	—
YELLOW HAMMER GAP	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THOMAS BRANCH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNTROCK RIDGE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RHODODENDRON TRAIL	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHORTOFF	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
BIG STACK GAP	1.7		—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLY GAP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
YOTEE'S RUN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
FAR BALD SPRINGS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHINBONE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLACKWELL GAP LOOP	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SASAFRASS	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RAMSEY BEND NORTH	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
BIG INDIAN BRANCH	1.5		—	—	—
TIMBER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER TRAIL RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALLY FREE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PEAR ORCHARD	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WINDY GAP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
UPPER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
WHISSENHUNT LOOP	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHOGA	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	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	—	—
BIG FAT	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAUREL BRANCH	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A CLAY CREEK TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALLS BRANCH TRAIL	1.3		—	—	—
4 TOES	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BENTON MACKAYE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE INDIAN	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH SHOALS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	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	—	—
RHODODENDRON LAKE ACCESS	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NANTAHALA RIVER BIKE TRAIL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOON WALK	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	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	—	—
WHITLEY GAP SHELTER	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANGEL FALLS	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD SHELTER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE FIRES CREEK	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HICKORY BRANCH	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIAMOND VALLEY	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRISTOL	1.1	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	—	—
BEECH GAP	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PHILLIPS RIDGE	1.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WALTON BOG INTERPRETIVE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDDLE FALLS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGH POINT	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT TREE PENINSULA	1.0	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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WARWOMAN DELL NATURE TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DESOTO FALLS	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SASSAFRAS CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CABLE COVE NATURE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CHURCH COVE CONNECTOR	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HEMLOCK FALLS	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP OVERLOOK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINGUS	0.9	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	—	—
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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKE CHATUGE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FDR-662A WEST CANE CREEK TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WEST FORK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OMPHUS RIDGE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER RUN	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH A	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
RAVEN ROCK	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WAGON TRAIN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLEMAN RIVER	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG SCALEY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIMBER RIDGE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SCALY MOUNTAIN	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ADDIS GAP	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TAPOCO	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH PARKING SPUR	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOOKOUT ROCK	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COWCAMP	0.8		—	—	—
BARTRAM CHATTOOGA CONNECTOR	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PICKENS NOSE	0.7	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	—	—
MASSEY BRANCH FITNESS	0.7	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	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NANCYTOWN LAKE LOOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DOCKERY LAKE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—
LICKLOG	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PEGGY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEWELLYN COVE NATURE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—	—
INDIAN RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LAKESHORE	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WASLICK POPLAR	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HURRAH RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FALL CREEK PORTAGE	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 2ND CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CAMP SHORTCUT	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NIMBLEWILL BRANCH -C SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PINNACLE	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRASSTOWN BALD	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SABA BEACH	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
BIG LAUREL FALLS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT MOUNTAIN ATV SPUR	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARALLEL TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIDGE TOP TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RABUN BEACH ACCESS	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACKRABBIT MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLUE ROCK MOUNTAIN	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ANNA RUBY FALLS	0.5	AC- ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COURTHOUSE GAP	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLIZZARD TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COOPER CREEK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATERGUAGE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIDGE RUNNER	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAST BOUND-N-DOWN	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAMSEY BEND SOUTH B	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—
NOTTELY RIVER CONNECTOR	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
JONES KNOB	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND CONNECTOR A	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
SWAN CABIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCKY COVE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
STONEWALL SPUR B	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
THRIFTS FERRY PORTAGE	0.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPERHEAD TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
OLD RIDGE ROAD	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SPIRIT RIDGE	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
PARK CR RIDGE CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WRIGHT'S CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP SPUR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUTTON HOLE	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI RIGHT LOOP 1ST CONNECTOR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
RANGER RUN	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE BRIDGES CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JARRARD GAP	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ALBERT MOUNTAIN	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
COVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BEND NORTH SPUR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
NATURE WALK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HANGOVER ALTERNATE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR HAIR GAP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SILER BALD VISTA	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WINDY GAP OVERLOOK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SOSEBEE COVE	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIDGE RUNNER	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RATTLESNAKE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CC LOOP	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BETTY CREEK GAP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINNEHAHA	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODALL SHOALS PORTAGE	0.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WOODS HOLE SHELTER SPUR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHTOWER CONNECTOR	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
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	—	—
STONEWALL SPUR A	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
MAPLE SPRINGS	0.2	CONCRETE	Yes	—	—
RAMSEY BLUFF	0.1	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
WILSON LICK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TSALI LEFT LOOP CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HWY 76 PORTAGE	0.1	ASPHALT	—	—	—
CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ANNA RUBY PICNIC	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KIMSEY CREEK CONNECTOR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELTON CREEK FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK REC. AREA	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILLER TREK CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE TROUGH FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOONEY FALLS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRESTLE LOOP CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
TRACKROCK	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LION'S EYE	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL SLUICE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BECKY BRANCH FALLS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PANTHER CREEK TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOONEY FALLS SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RANGER RUN CONNECTOR	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RUFUS MORGAN SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRADY BRANCH LOOP	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SABA BEACH SPUR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
HIGH SHOALS FALLS SPUR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
4 TOES CONNECTOR	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LEATHERWOOD LOOP	0.0	ASPHALT	Yes	—	—
DUKES CREEK LOWER FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FARMER TOP CONNECTOR	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
DUKES CREEKS FALLS	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Hiawassee

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

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	869	$33,152
2015	877	$29,663
2017	887	$36,058
2019	904	$44,643
2021	1,029	$49,375
2023	1,008	$43,819

Museums in Hiawassee

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ROLLINS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		8002413754	$47,368,467
UNION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQUARE	7067455493	$79,353
BYRON HEBERT REECE SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	8552 GAINESVILLE HWY	7067452034	$56,864
TOWNS COUNTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Hiawassee

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
MOUNTAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM	698 MILLER STREET	0.0	242,756

Farmers Markets in Hiawassee

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Hayesville Farmers Market		05/12/2017 to 09/22/2017	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;
Towns County Farmers Market	Hwy 76 West	06/01/2013 to 10/31/2013	Fri: 5:30 PM-7:30 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Union County Farmers Market	148 Old Smokey Rd	06/02/2018 to 10/27/2018	Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Hiawassee

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hiawassee Riverfront Cabin Rental

Lake Chatuge Lodge

Restaurants in Hiawassee

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amigos Fresh Mexican Grill

Asiano

BBQ

Bear Meadows Grill

Daniel's Steak House

Georgia Mountain Restaurant

Hawg Wild BBQ And Catfish House

Huddle House

Main Street Grill

Monte Alban

The Happy Hawg

Theatres in Hiawassee

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anderson Music Hall

Theme Parks in Hiawassee

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enota Mountain Retreat

Dentists in Hiawassee

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

General Dentistry and Mountain Periodontist

Worthy Family Dentistry

Gas Stations in Hiawassee

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo

Exxon

Ingles Gas Express

Marathon

Valero

Banks in Hiawassee

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Park Steerling Bank

United Community Bank

Gyms in Hiawassee

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

No Limits Fitness

Nursing Homes in Hiawassee

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME 386 BELAIRE DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	112	110	1/5	—	1/5	3/5	7068962231

Pharmacies in Hiawassee

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
FRED'S - 1830	534 BELL CREEK ROAD	706-896-1774
HIAWASSEE DISCOUNT PHARMACY	226 NORTH MAIN STREET	706-896-5555
RITE AID - 3778	131 SOUTH MAIN STREET	706-896-2255
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY	579 NORTH MAIN STREET	706-896-4686

EV Charging Stations in Hiawassee

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Asiano Restaurant	1382 US-76	Non-Networked	1		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Hiawassee

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
297 LOBOLLY DRIVE	TOWER	91
297 LOBOLLY DRIVE	TOWER	91
50 SHAKE RAG ROAD (71800)	LTOWER	65
56 SHAKE RAG ROAD	TOWER	59
4116 Twiggs Road (71798)	MTOWER	58
11 National Forest Service Rd (86311)	GTOWER	53

Fire Stations in Hiawassee

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Towns County Fire & Rescue	PO Box 247	Mostly volunteer			706-896-2090

Bridges in Hiawassee

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1940	567	14,800	F
Culvert	Concrete	1942	21	12,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1940	230	12,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1940	24	4,480	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2003	195	4,440	G
Culvert	Steel	1939	58	3,860	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	197	3,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	185	3,860	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1970	85	3,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1933	44	2,670	G
Culvert	Steel	1939	27	2,420	F
Culvert	Steel	1975	33	2,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2015	360	2,300	F
Culvert	Steel	1948	42	2,290	F
Culvert	Steel	1952	63	1,950	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2016	155	1,730	G
Culvert	Concrete	1948	40	1,730	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	108	1,510	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1940	108	1,430	G
Slab	Prestressed concrete	2019	150	1,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1938	33	770	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1968	156	540	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1939	41	520	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1937	32	450	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1966	31	410	P
Culvert	Concrete	1983	33	366	G
Culvert	Concrete	1973	32	366	F
Culvert	Concrete	1973	22	366	F
Culvert	Steel	1953	26	366	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	31	330	F
Culvert	Concrete	1969	30	300	G
Culvert	Concrete	1981	40	280	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1958	46	270	P
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1937	34	270	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1982	160	230	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1966	106	160	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1979	160	140	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1976	61	140	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	47	140	G
Culvert	Concrete	1972	22	130	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1971	41	110	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1997	30	60	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	65	60	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	1951	50	50	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	61	50	F
Culvert	Concrete	1970	55	50	G
Culvert	Concrete	1987	55	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	41	30	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1964	36	30	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1962	53	28	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1939	42	20	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2004	67	20	G

Airports Near Hiawassee

41 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Western Carolina Regional Airport	—	Medium Airport
Arrendale Forest Strip	—	Small Airport
B Tree Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Creek Flying Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairsville Airport	—	Small Airport
Blue Ridge Skyport Airport	—	Small Airport
Broad River Air Park	—	Small Airport
Cherokee County Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Chukkar Farm Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Deer Crossing Airport	—	Small Airport
Doug Bolton Field	—	Small Airport
Ebeneezer Airport	—	Small Airport
Elliott Field	—	Small Airport
Fly-N-S Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Franklin County Airport	—	Small Airport
Habersham County Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannah Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawks Nest Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Heaven's Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
High Valley Airpark	—	Small Airport
Hudson River Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Jackson County Airport	—	Small Airport
King Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport	GVL	Small Airport
Lumpkin County Wimpys Airport	—	Small Airport
Macon County Airport	—	Small Airport
Martin Campbell Field	—	Small Airport
Mcgraw's Backyard Airport	—	Small Airport
Monroe County Airport	—	Small Airport
Montvale Airpark	—	Small Airport
Mountain Airpark	—	Small Airport
Pickens County Airport	—	Small Airport
Providence Landing	—	Small Airport
Reagans Roost Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Sossamon Field (Unused)	—	Small Airport
STOL-It Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Toccoa Airport - R.G. Letourneau Field	TOC	Small Airport
Tusquittee Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Vintage Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Hiawassee

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Clay County Sheriffs Office	295 Courthouse drive
Helen Police Department
Hiawassee Police Department	50 River Street
Towns County Sheriff	400 GA-339

Grocery Stores in Hiawassee

15 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Bellcreek Food Mart	Convenience Store	1300 Highway 75
Denton Grocery And Grills	Convenience Store	1500 Highway 76
Dollar General 15802	Other	1835 Sunnyside Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 4923	Other	500 N Main St
Dollar Tree 8460	Other	534 Bell Creek Rd
Hiawassee Food Mart	Convenience Store	830 N Main St
Hiawassee Foodmart	Convenience Store	163 S Main St
INGLES MARKETS 483	Supermarket	94 N Main St
LAKE VIEW STORE	Convenience Store	1057 Shake Rag Rd
One Stop Food Mart	Convenience Store	1835 Highway 76
Osborn Farms	Specialty Store	1690 Highway 75
Pasture	Convenience Store	3958 Riverbank Run
Streak Hill Grocery	Convenience Store	1825 Streak Hill Rd
The i Market 783	Convenience Store	124 S Main St
Walgreens 18402	Other	131 S Main St

Post Offices in Hiawassee

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Goin' Postal
USPS Hiawasee

Treatment Centers in Hiawassee

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
MedMark Treatment Centers - Blairsville	Substance Abuse	706-781-6987

DOL Wage Violations in Hiawassee

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $16,880 in back wages owed to 107 employees.

Violations

$16,880

Back Wages Owed

107

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
Hardee's Restaurant	—	—	30546	—	1	$12,086	$201	60
The Ridges Resort & Marina	—	—	30546	—	1	$4,210	$120	35
Subway #14337	—	Subway	30546	—	1	$454	$76	6
Fieldstone Cinema Six	—	—	30546	—	1	$131	$22	6

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiawassee

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
A SHEPHERDS LIFE 7 INC	880 LOCUST TRL
BAPTIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES OF GEORGIA	89 HIAWASSEE PARK DR
CALVARY ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTAN AND MISSIONARY ALLIANCE I	PO BOX 10
CAMP HOSANNA INC	2201 POPE RD
CHRIST FOR ALL PEOPLE MINISTRIES INC	4165 RIDGECREST TRL
DISCOVER CHURCH INC	309 BAREFOOT RD
HIAWASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	PO BPX 609
HOT MANNA MINUTE MINISTRY	660 DOE LANE DR
MARCH FOR JESUS INC	880 LOCUST TRL
MCCONNELL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 235
MOUNT ZION MINISTRIES THE REFUGE INC	PO BOX 261
NEW VISION MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL INC	PO BOX 770
REMNANT CHURCH	569 N MAIN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiawassee

What is the population of Hiawassee?

Hiawassee has a population of 1,300 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 798 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 53.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 56.9% female and 43.1% male.

Is Hiawassee expensive to live in?

Hiawassee 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 $43,819, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $365,300 (30% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $890 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Hiawassee safe?

Hiawassee is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 112 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,024 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Hiawassee receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Hiawassee?

Hiawassee 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 Hiawassee?

The job market in Hiawassee is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $862. There are 370 business establishments in the area, including 43 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 15 minutes, and 18.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Hiawassee?

The median home value in Hiawassee is $365,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $387,404. For renters, the median monthly rent is $890. Fair market rent is $1,023 for a 1-bedroom and $1,203 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 53.6%. The average annual property tax is $2,995.

How are the schools in Hiawassee?

Schools in Hiawassee score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 33.8% of adults in Hiawassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.9% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Hiawassee?

The obesity rate in Hiawassee is 35.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.0% of adults are smokers. 26.4% are physically inactive. 24.7% of residents report depression. 11.7% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 100.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,839.

What is transportation like in Hiawassee?

The average commute in Hiawassee is 15 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 77.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Hiawassee?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawassee is 93.8% White. 90.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.2% speak Spanish. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 18.2% of residents have a disability. 76.7% have health insurance coverage.

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