Fitzgerald, Georgia

Population 9,070

Fitzgerald is located in Ben Hill County, GA. The population is 9,070, making Fitzgerald the largest city in Ben Hill County.

There are 4 public schools in Fitzgerald with an average Homefacts rating of C+. , and there are 93 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fitzgerald is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fitzgerald property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fitzgerald include Ocilla, Rebecca and Ambrose.

Fitzgerald Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.4%

Crime Rate

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Registered Offenders

86.79% Higher than national avg.
  • 93 offenders in Fitzgerald
  • 102.54 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

87 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 75

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Fitzgerald, GA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Fitzgerald's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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93 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fitzgerald, GA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fitzgerald, GA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $704
  • 3 Bedrooms: $938
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,062

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Environmental Hazards

87 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Fitzgerald, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Fitzgerald, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.64 Average
    Fitzgerald, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.38°
  • February 52.98°
  • March 59.08°
  • April 66.62°
  • May 75.53°
  • June 80.91°
  • July 82.1°
  • August 82.44°
  • September 77.88°
  • October 68.08°
  • November 57.28°
  • December 52.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fitzgerald, GA

Earthquakes
Fitzgerald, GA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fitzgerald, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fitzgerald, GA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fitzgerald, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fitzgerald, GA: $18,396

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fitzgerald is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.80%
White Collar - 49.20%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Austin Scott

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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