Watkinsville, Georgia
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Overview
City Overview
As of 2009, Watkinsville's population is 2,825 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 29.18 percent.
The median home cost in Watkinsville is $171,320. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Watkinsville's cost of living is 0.56% Lower than the U.S. average.
Watkinsville public schools spend $5,024 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 17 students per teacher in Watkinsville.
The unemployment rate in Watkinsville is 6.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Watkinsville jobs have Increased by 0.10 percent.
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
People
The 2009 Watkinsville, GA, population is 2,825. There are 840 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Watkinsville, GA
The median age is 35.4. The US median is 37.6. 61.14% of people in Watkinsville, GA, are married. 11.98% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.49 people. 26.18% of people are married, with children. 10.14% have children, but are single.
Race in Watkinsville, GA
89.71% of people are white, 6.42% are black, 2.46% are asian, 0.00% are native american, and 1.28% claim 'Other'.
1.68% of the people in Watkinsville, GA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.32% are non-hispanic).
Watkinsville People SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Health
There are 220 physicians per 100,000 population in Watkinsville, GA. The US average is 170.
Watkinsville, GA Health Index
Air quality in Watkinsville, GA is 73 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Watkinsville, GA is 60 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 98 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Watkinsville Health SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Economy
The unemployment rate in Watkinsville, GA, is 6.00%, with job growth of 0.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.10%.
Watkinsville, GA Taxes
Watkinsville, GA,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Watkinsville, GA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,389, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $53,773.
Watkinsville Economy SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 34.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,389 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $53,773 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 5.71% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.06% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.37% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 18.40% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 24.80% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 15.09% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.29% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 1.49% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.57% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.23% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.91% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 29.98% | 20.24% |
| Service | 15.38% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 21.41% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.40% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.19% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.74% | 14.44% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Housing
The median home value in Watkinsville, GA, is $171,320. Home appreciation is -2.70% over the last year. The median age of Watkinsville, GA, real estate is 21 years.
Watkinsville, GA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 27.04% of the Watkinsville, GA, population. 3.96% of houses and apartments in Watkinsville, GA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Watkinsville Housing SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
| Median Home Age | 21 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $171,320 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -2.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 69.40% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.96% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 27.04% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $10.09 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.07% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.00% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.27% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.48% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 8.90% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 36.41% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 32.75% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 11.45% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 3.66% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.48% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.11% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.00% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.82% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 13.94% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 16.58% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 21.95% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.18% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.07% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5.05% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.50% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 7.90% | 13.55% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Crime
Watkinsville, GA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 1. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Watkinsville, GA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 1. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Watkinsville Crime SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Climate
Watkinsville, GA, gets 49 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 1 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 98.
On average, there are 216 sunny days per year in Watkinsville, GA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 33. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 31 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Watkinsville Climate SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Education
Watkinsville, GA, schools spend $5,024 per student. There are 17 pupils per teacher, 368 students per librarian, and 554 children per counselor in Watkinsville, GA schools.
Watkinsville Education SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Watkinsville, GA, takes 24 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 0% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
Watkinsville Transportation SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Watkinsville, GA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Watkinsville, GA is more expensive.
Overall, Watkinsville, GA cost of living is 99.44.
Watkinsville Cost of Living SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Religion
35.05% of the people in Watkinsville, GA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 0.00% are Catholic; 28.64% are Protestant; 1.53% are LDS; 4.84% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Watkinsville, GA are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
Watkinsville Religion SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
| Percent Religious | 35.05% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 0.00% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 28.64% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.53% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 18.97% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.85% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.00% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.00% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.83% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.84% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Voting
26.72% of the people in Watkinsville, GA are registered as Democrats. 72.46% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.82%.
Watkinsville Voting SperlingViews
sprawl on the way: Watkinsville was a small town twenty years ago. Now all the pieces are in place for Watkinsville and Oconee County to join the ranks of Atlanta outlying coounties as... (read more)Have an opinion about Watkinsville? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Watkinsville Click Here
Overview,
People,
Health,
Economy,
Housing,
Crime,
Climate
Education,
Transportation,
Cost of Living,
Religion,
Voting,
Links
Watkinsville Aerial Photos & Maps
Georgia Pets and Hobbies
Companies
Courts & laws
Crime
Deaths
Disability access & rights
Economy
Education
Environment
Food, Restaurants, and Bars
Geocaching & geography
Government
History
Housing & Real Estate
Jobs
Libraries
Media outlets
Military
Organizations
Parks & recreation
People
Postal Service
Weather
Wildlife
