Montezuma, GA

Montezuma, Georgia

Montezuma, Georgia, in Macon county, is 43 miles SW of Macon, Georgia (center to center) and 102 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 3,999 people in the city.

The People and Families of Montezuma

In Montezuma, about 39% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Montezuma. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Montezuma has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montezuma had a median family income of $27,469.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Montezuma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Montezuma Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Montezuma is owner-occupied. The city is known in Georgia for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Montezuma, 92% of commuters drive to work. Montezuma is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Montezuma, GA

Comparing Montezuma 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Montezuma Almanac

Montezuma Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Montezuma Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Montezuma Hospitals

FLINT RIVER HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
509 SUMTER ST BOX 574
(478) 472-3100
Emergency Service: Yes

Montezuma High Schools (2004)

MACON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
611 CARL S. PEASTER HIGHWAY
478-472-8579
Serves 626 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Montezuma Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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