Folkston, Georgia
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 30% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 53% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 5% for walkability
Folkston is a small community in Georgia with about 4,544 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and air quality. It rates lower on unemployment and walkability.
- The median home value in Folkston is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Folkston is $37k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Folkston is $725 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Folkston has a violent crime rate of 381/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- July temperatures in Folkston average around 82°F, per the NOAA nClimGrid.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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67%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.3 in3.3 in
oppressive 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$37k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 65% of US places
Home Value$72k9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$725better than 77% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$731better than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 41% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.19%better than 44% of US places
Unemployment17.1%better than 5% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)54°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation53.2 in87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days209 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 5% of US places
Comfortable Days130 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.3better than 40% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality43.6better than 22% of US places
Violent Crime381/100kbetter than 72% of US places
Property Crime1279/100kbetter than 37% of US places
Community
Population4,54478th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.5594th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5179th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)32.9%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)53.5%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.1%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Walkability4.2/20better than 5% of US places
Airport Distance31 mibetter than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.2%better than 28% of US places
Amenities Nearby39.61better than 34% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 84% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Folkston an affordable place to live?
- Folkston is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 65% of comparable areas. Median rent is $725.
- Is Folkston safe?
- Folkston is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 381/100k (better than 72%). Property crime is 1279/100k.
- What is the weather like in Folkston?
- Folkston averages 82°F in July and 54°F in January, with 53.2 in of annual precipitation and about 209 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Folkston?
- Public-school quality in Folkston is below average, scoring better than 22% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.