Folkston, Georgia

Population 4,180

Folkston is located in Charlton County, GA. The population is 4,180, making Folkston the largest city in Charlton County.

There are 4 public schools in Folkston with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Folkston is very low , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Folkston is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Folkston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Folkston include Homeland, Hilliard and Kingsland.

Folkston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.7%

Crime Rate

2.12% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 86
  • Violent Crimes: 665
  • Robbery: 21
  • Burglary: 193
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

81.13% Higher than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Folkston
  • 71.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

43 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 39

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • 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 Folkston, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Folkston's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Charlton 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

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

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2008, the city of Folkston, GA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2007, the city of Folkston, GA issued 12 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

31537 31553 31568

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Environmental Hazards

43 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.4°
  • February 55.93°
  • March 60.92°
  • April 67.93°
  • May 74.11°
  • June 80.54°
  • July 81.77°
  • August 82.3°
  • September 78.43°
  • October 70.2°
  • November 59.83°
  • December 54.1°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Folkston, GA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Folkston, GA: $33,824

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.60%
White Collar - 54.40%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Buddy Carter

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 Cemeteries view all

20 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Folkston, GA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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