Watkinsville, Georgia

Population 2,837

Watkinsville is located in Oconee County, GA. The population is 2,837, making Watkinsville the largest city in Oconee County.

There are 5 public schools in Watkinsville with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Watkinsville is moderate , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Watkinsville is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Watkinsville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Watkinsville include Bishop, North High Shoals and Athens.

Watkinsville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 40.8%

Crime Rate

20.12% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 154
  • Violent Crimes: 527
  • Robbery: 88
  • Burglary: 410
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

57.31% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Watkinsville
  • 31.72 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

39 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 36

Unemployment

Low 2.2%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Watkinsville, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Watkinsville's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
1 Private School

Westminster Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Watkinsville, GA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Watkinsville, GA issued 6 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: $780
  • 1 Bedroom: $825
  • 2 Bedrooms: $960
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,280
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,520

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Environmental Hazards

39 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Watkinsville, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Watkinsville, GA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.7°
  • February 45.55°
  • March 54.13°
  • April 62.83°
  • May 70.08°
  • June 78°
  • July 81°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 73.07°
  • October 61.63°
  • November 52.8°
  • December 44.53°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Watkinsville, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Watkinsville, GA: $61,339

Unemployment

Unemployment in Watkinsville is 2.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.17%
White Collar - 69.83%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Jody Hice

Neighborhood Info

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11 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

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  • No hospitals found in Watkinsville, GA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Watkinsville, GA
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