Swainsboro, Georgia

Population 7,331

Swainsboro is located in Emanuel County, GA. The population is 7,331, making Swainsboro the largest city in Emanuel County.

There are 4 public schools in Swainsboro with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Swainsboro is moderate , and there are 71 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Swainsboro is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Swainsboro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Swainsboro include Nunez, Twin City and Norristown.

Swainsboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 23.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.3%

Crime Rate

24.64% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 74
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 147
  • Burglary: 442
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

86.02% Higher than national avg.
  • 71 offenders in Swainsboro
  • 96.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

89 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 78

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Swainsboro, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Swainsboro's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Lighthouse Christian Academy

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Swainsboro, GA

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7 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Swainsboro, GA issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 7 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Swainsboro, GA issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 9 permits, 3 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $468
  • 1 Bedroom: $535
  • 2 Bedrooms: $704
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,205

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Environmental Hazards

89 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Swainsboro, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Swainsboro, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.02 Average
    Swainsboro, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.95°
  • February 48.72°
  • March 56.2°
  • April 63.93°
  • May 71.67°
  • June 79.54°
  • July 82.1°
  • August 81.06°
  • September 75.6°
  • October 64.07°
  • November 53.72°
  • December 50.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Swainsboro, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Swainsboro, GA: $27,942

Unemployment

Unemployment in Swainsboro is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.32%
White Collar - 39.68%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Rick Allen

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

23 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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