Rincon, GA

Rincon, Georgia

Rincon, Georgia, in Effingham county, is 16 miles NW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 138 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Savannah metropolitan area. Rincon contains a population of approximately 4,376.

The People and Families of Rincon

In Rincon, about 58% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Rincon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rincon had a median family income of $46,607. The typical family in Rincon is better off than most in Georgia. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Rincon.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rincon favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rincon Housing

Rincon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rincon, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Rincon, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Rincon, GA

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

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Rincon Almanac

Rincon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rincon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in Rincon

Rincon Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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