Tifton, Georgia

Population 16,469

Tifton is located in Tift County, GA. The population is 16,469, making Tifton the largest city in Tift County.

There are 10 public schools in Tifton with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Tifton is moderate , and there are 111 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tifton is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tifton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tifton include Phillipsburg, Unionville and Chula.

Tifton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Crime Rate

62.93% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 63
  • Violent Crimes: 750
  • Robbery: 83
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

79.91% Higher than national avg.
  • 111 offenders in Tifton
  • 67.40 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

207 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 19
  • Tanks & Spills: 178

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Tifton, GA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Tifton's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
2 Private Schools

Grace Baptist

Mother Goose Kindergarten

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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111 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

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

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34 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tifton, GA issued 34 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 34 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tifton, GA issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 42 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 28 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $546
  • 1 Bedroom: $550
  • 2 Bedrooms: $704
  • 3 Bedrooms: $883
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,018

Zip Codes

31793 31794

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Environmental Hazards

207 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.3°
  • February 52.15°
  • March 59.55°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 75.53°
  • June 82.3°
  • July 83.1°
  • August 82.6°
  • September 78.48°
  • October 68.14°
  • November 57.47°
  • December 52.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tifton, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tifton, GA: $29,688

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tifton is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.71%
White Collar - 54.29%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Austin Scott

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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11 Cemeteries view all

34 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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