Camilla, GA

Camilla, Georgia

Introduction to Camilla, Georgia

Camilla, Georgia is 24 miles S of Albany, Georgia (center to center) and 164 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. The population of the city, which is in Mitchell County, is 5,669.

Camilla History

The community of Camilla, which was named after General Henry Mitchell's granddaughter, Camilla Mitchell, was incorporated on December 14, 1858. The first mayor of the city, Mr. T.J. Butler, was elected in 1868. On September 19, 1868, an inter-racial riot resulted in the death of numerous African-Americans. Colonel Pierce, the Republican candidate for Congress, also suffered grave injuries in this riot, which played an important role in the 1870 ban on knives and firearms at public gatherings. In the 21st century, Camilla was hit by two devastating tornadoes.

Camilla and Nearby Attractions

• Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum
• Thronateeska Heritage Center
• George T Bagby State Park
• Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site
• Dothan Area Botanical Gardens

Things To Do In Camilla

The Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum, and Thronateeska Heritage Center display exhibits focusing on the heritage of the region. The Agrirama is a living history museum depicting 19th-century farm life. Lapham-Patterson House State Historic Site, and Pebble Hill Plantation are historical sites nearby. A variety of recreational facilities are provided by the Reed Bingham State Park, and Seminole State Park. The area also numerous quail hunting plantations such as the CoveyRise Plantation, Riverview Plantation, and Rio Piedra Plantation. In addition, the city hosts the Gnat Days Festival in May every year.

Camilla Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.

Camilla Higher Education

Colleges near Camilla include the Tallahassee Community College, Albany State University, and Florida State University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Camilla, GA

Comparing Camilla 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
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Camilla Almanac

Camilla Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Camilla Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Camilla Public Libraries

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Camilla Hospitals

MITCHELL COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
90 E STEPHENS
(229) 336-5284
Emergency Service: Yes

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Camilla High Schools (2004)

MITCHELL-BAKER HIGH SCHOOL
1000 NEWTON ROAD
229-336-0970
Serves 756 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Camilla Colleges

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