Blairsville, GA

Blairsville, Georgia

Blairsville, Georgia, in Union county, is 63 miles N of Roswell, Georgia (center to center) and 81 miles N of Atlanta, Georgia. The city contains a population of approximately 659.

The People and Families of Blairsville

In Blairsville, about 22% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Blairsville, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Unlike most cities, Blairsville has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blairsville had a median family income of $24,712.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Blairsville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $12,195. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Blairsville.

Blairsville Housing

Blairsville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 39% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Blairsville are newer than those found in most places. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Blairsville the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Blairsville, 91% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Blairsville, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Blairsville Almanac

Blairsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Blairsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Blairsville Hospitals

UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
214 HOSPITAL CIRCLE
(706) 745-2111
Emergency Service: Yes

Blairsville High Schools (2004)

UNION COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
604 PANTHER WAY
706-745-2216
Serves 726 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

MOUNTAIN EDUCATION CENTER
218 SCHOOL STREET
706-896-2279
A Non-traditional School
Serves 438 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Blairsville Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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