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Folkston offers a wealth of activities and attractions at a gentle pace, surrounded by South Georgia’s pristine landscape. Folkston is the gateway to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses more than 396,000 acres and is one of the oldest and most well-preserved freshwater areas in the nation. The Satilla and St. Marys rivers flow here, providing excellent fishing, canoeing, kayaking, picnicking, camping and, of course, beautiful scenery. With abundant natural resources and a stable and growing industry base in and around the city, Folkston has much to offer residents and visitors alike.
Population
| Total Population |
2,163
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| Population Density |
602 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
1,077
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| Male Population |
1,086
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| Median Age |
36.03 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
38%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
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| Distance to OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE |
34 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE
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| Distance to TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE |
38 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
742
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| Family Households |
523
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| Average Family Size |
3.23
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| Average Household Income |
$43,067
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| Median Household Income |
$27,990
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
38%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.44
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
0.53
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
0.45
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| Murder Risk (County) |
0.50
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| Rape Risk (County) |
0.40
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| Robbery Risk |
0.46
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| Assault Risk (County) |
0.58
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| Property Risk (County) |
0.52
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
0.93
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
0.35
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
0.31
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
94.1° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
41.2° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
52.56 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
90% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
6%
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| Nearest Airport |
JACKSONVILLE INTL
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| Distance to JACKSONVILLE INTL |
40 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
JACKSONVILLE SUNS (AA)
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| Distance to JACKSONVILLE SUNS (AA) |
41 Miles
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 31537 | 51 | $116,000 | $109,100 |
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