Metter, GA

Metter, Georgia

Metter, Georgia, in Candler county, is 59 miles W of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 144 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 3,879 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Metter

In Metter, about 42% of adults are married. People in Metter are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Approximately 45% of Metter is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Metter had a median family income of $28,073.

Political Inclinations

Metter folks tended to give their money ($4,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Metter Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Metter that were owner-occupied was 67%.

Commuting

In Metter, 97% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Metter, GA

Comparing Metter 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
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Metter Almanac

Metter Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Metter Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Metter, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Metter Hospitals

CANDLER COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
400 CEDAR STREET
(912) 685-5741
Emergency Service: Yes

Metter High Schools (2004)

METTER HIGH SCHOOL
ROUTE 3 BOX1500 HIGHWAY 129 SO
912-685-2134
A Title I school.
Serves 525 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Metter Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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