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Bainbridge, GA


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Bainbridge, Georgia

Introduction to Bainbridge, Georgia

Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur county, is 36 miles NW of Tallahassee, Florida and 178 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 11,722 residents in the city.

Bainbridge History

This area was occupied by Native Americans for centuries before Europeans arrived in 1765. At that time, it had a settlement named Pucknawhitla. It was renamed Bainbridge in 1824 when the legislature decided to name it after Commodore William Bainbridge, who had fought in the War of 1812. Bainbridge is also known as “Oak City,” because there are many big oak trees in the city.

Bainbridge and nearby Attractions

  • Decatur County Historical Society
  • Seminole State Park
  • Cheney Griffin Park
  • Earl May Boat Basin
  • Twin Lakes

Things To Do In Bainbridge

Bainbridge College has a nature trail, which has two historic sites on its routes. Musical performances are held throughout the year at the gazebo. Furthermore, Bainbridge is also the venue of national fishing and tennis tournaments. One can also enjoy water sports at the Earle May Boat Basin.

Bainbridge Transportation

Flights are available from Tallahassee Regional Airport.

Bainbridge Higher Education

Bainbridge College is the local college. Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Bainbridge Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Bainbridge Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Bainbridge Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bainbridge Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bainbridge, GA

Comparing Bainbridge 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
Female Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12

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