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GA area data

Fort Gaines, GA

Fort Gaines, GA.

Population: 2,080 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$145,458
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.8%
10-year appreciation
+38.5%
All-time peak (2023-12)
$154,103
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
124

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Coates Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Median annual property tax
$1,096
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
50.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
432
Average weekly wage
$685
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Other Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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