Folkston, GA

Folkston is a small town in Georgia with a population of 4,609. Residents earn $45,453 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

4,609 Population 1,100/sq mi density

$45,453 Median Income $20,378 per capita

$76,800 Home Value $203,259 Zillow

$833 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

70°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

665 Violent Crime/100K 1,866 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

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

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$45,453 median income, 6.7% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,800 home value, $833/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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7 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Folkston, GA.

Name	Description
Center Village or Centerville	--- 2 mi. --->. Marker is at the intersection of E. Love St. and US1/ US301 ( N. 2nd St ), on the left when traveling east on E. Love St..
Charlton County	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and South 3rd Street, in the median on Main Street.
First Masonic Lodge in Charlton County	Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 121 on State Route 121.
Oldest Industry in Charlton	Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 121, on the left when traveling south on State Route 121.
Sardis Church	<--- 2 mi. ---<<<<. Marker is at the intersection of Okefenokee Parkway (Georgia Route 23) and Spanish Creek Road (County Route 45), on the right when traveling south on Okefenokee Parkway.
Trader's Hill (Fort Alert)	Marker is at the intersection of Okefenokee Parkway (Georgia Route 121) and the road to Traders Hill, on the right when traveling north on Okefenokee Parkway.
Okefenokee Swamp	<--- 10 mi. ---<<<. Marker is at the intersection of Okefenokee Parkway (Georgia Route 23) and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Okefenokee Parkway.