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Eatonton, GA


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Eatonton, Georgia

Introduction to Eatonton, Georgia

Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam county, is 36 miles NE of Macon, Georgia and 64 miles SE of Atlanta, Georgia. As of the year 2000 census, 6,764 people lived in Eatonton.

Eatonton History

Eatonton was named after William Eaton, an officer and diplomat who was involved in the First Barbary War. Eatonton is nicknamed the Dairy Capital of Georgia because of its thriving dairy farming industry. Eatonton was the birthplace of several well-known authors and writers, including Alice Walker, Joel Chandler Harris and Henry Grady.

Eatonton and nearby Attractions

  • Old Governor's Mansion
  • Uncle Remus Museum
  • A.H. Stephens Memorial State Park
  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia
  • Lockerly Arboretum

Things To Do In Eatonton

Lake Oconee offers fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, golfing and water-skiing opportunities. The Uncle Remus Museum was the original home of Joseph Sydney Turner, a character depicted in the Uncle Remus stories. The Lockerly Arboretum, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and the Vines Botanical Gardens are all nearby as well.

Eatonton Transportation

Air transportation is provided by the Middle Georgia Regional Airport.

Eatonton Higher Education

Central Georgia Technical College, the Georgia College & State University and the Georgia Military College are all accessible from Eatonton.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyEatonton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyEatonton Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Eatonton Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Eatonton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eatonton, GA

Comparing Eatonton 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 Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population75
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime24

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