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Adel, GA


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Adel, Georgia

Introduction to Adel, Georgia

Located in Cook county, Adel, Georgia, is 52 miles SE of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 118 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 5,307 residents.

Adel History

The city of Adel was incorporated into the state on October 3, 1889. Originally, the region was known as Puddleville. According to historical data, the city's first postmaster, Joel Parish, saw the name "Philadelphia" on a crocus sack, took out the middle letters, and renamed the city "Adel". The city was initially a part of Berrien county, but following the formation of Cook county Adel was named its county seat.

Adel and nearby Attractions

  • Reed Bingham State Park
  • Jim Paulk-Sowega Building
  • Circlestone Country Club
  • Lowndes county Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Adel

The 375-acre Reed Bingham State Park, situated 8 miles west of Adel, has many facilities for various outdoor activities such as boating, water skiing, camping, and fishing. The Jim Paulk-Sowega Building is nearby; constructed in 1930, the building currently houses the Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce. The city is also home to the 18-hole Circlestone Country Club.

Adel Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Valdosta Regional Airport.

Adel Higher Education

College education is available at Valdosta State University, Albany State University, and Florida State University.

High Points

Adel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Adel Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Adel Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Adel Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Adel Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Adel Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Adel, GA

Comparing Adel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime23

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