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Blakely, Georgia

Introduction to Blakely, Georgia

Blakely, Georgia is 29 miles E of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 167 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The population of the city, which is located in Early County, is 5,696.

Blakely History

Creek Indians were the original inhabitants of the area. In the early 1800s, General Jackson conquered the natives, and on August 9, 1814, the treaty at Fort Jackson in Alabama was signed and the land was ceded to Georgia. In 1825, the County of Baker was created out of Early County, which eventually led to the establishment of the City of Blakely. The community was named in honor of Captain Johnston Blakeley who disappeared at sea during the War of 1812. Blakely was incorporated as a city on October 24, 1870. Due to the city's large production of peanut products, it is nicknamed "The Peanut Capital of the World".

Blakely and Nearby Attractions

  • Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park
  • Wiregrass Museum of Art
  • Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge
  • Providence Canyon State Park
  • Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
  • Adventureland

Things To Do In Blakely

Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park is an important archaeological site in the city of Blakely. Covering 1,294 acres, the park includes the Indian Museum, seven earthen mounds built by Weeden Island and Swift Creek Indians between 250 and 950 A.D., two lakes, and an amphitheater. It offers facilities for camping, boating, hiking, and golfing. The Albany Museum of Art, Wiregrass Museum of Art, Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum, and Georgia Rural Telephone Museum are also close by. Lakepoint Resort State Park, Florida Caverns State Park, Blue Springs State Park, and Chattahoochee State Park are popular parks in the area. The city also offers easy access to the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, and Adventureland theme park.

Blakely Transportation

Dothan Regional Airport is the nearest major airport.

Blakely Higher Education

Colleges near Blakely include the Andrew College, Troy University - Dothan, Wallace Community College - Dothan, and Bainbridge College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBlakely Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBlakely Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Blakely Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Blakely, GA

Comparing Blakely 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population35
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67

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