Waycross, Georgia

Population 14,576

Waycross is located in Ware County, GA. The population is 14,576, making Waycross the largest city in Ware County.

There are 10 public schools in Waycross with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Waycross is moderate , and there are 180 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waycross is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waycross property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waycross include Sunnyside, Deenwood and Blackshear.

Waycross Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 19.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.1%

Crime Rate

51.78% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 144
  • Violent Crimes: 288
  • Robbery: 29
  • Burglary: 490
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

89.03% Higher than national avg.
  • 180 offenders in Waycross
  • 123.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

195 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 185

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • 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 Waycross, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Waycross's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Southside Baptist Church & Christian School

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180 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Waycross, GA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Waycross, GA issued 1 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: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $750
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,150

Zip Codes

31501 31502 31503

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Environmental Hazards

195 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Waycross, GA has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Waycross, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.64 Average
    Waycross, 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 73.93°
  • June 80.91°
  • July 82.1°
  • August 82.44°
  • September 77.88°
  • October 68.08°
  • November 57.28°
  • December 54.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Waycross, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waycross, GA: $26,963

Unemployment

Unemployment in Waycross is 3.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.18%
White Collar - 50.82%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Buddy Carter

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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12 Cemeteries view all

38 FCC Towers view all

10 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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