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Waycross, GA


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Waycross, Georgia

Introduction to Waycross, Georgia

Waycross, Georgia, in Ware county, is 73 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 15,333 residents in the city.

Waycross History

The area now known as Waycross was originally settled in by Europeans in 1820. At that time, the area was known as "Old Nine" or "Number Nine." The name was later changed to "Pendleton," and then to "Tebeauville" in 1857. It was incorporated in 1873 as the county seat of Ware county. However, it was reincorporated as "Way Cross" on March 3, 1874. This name was chosen probably because the area was the meeting point of several railroad lines.

Waycross and nearby Attractions

  • Okefenokee Heritage Center
  • Waycross Public Library
  • Satilla Square Shopping Center
  • Bailey Branch
  • Kirkland's Lake Skating Rinks
  • Okefenokee Swamp Park

Things To Do In Waycross

The Okefenokee Heritage Center houses a museum which provides a host of information about the various groups that have been instrumental in shaping the region’s history. It also has a locomotive from 1912, as well as an interactive singing exhibit. In the city, one can also visit the Waycross Public Library, the Waycross City Hall and the Ware County Jail. The Hatcher Point Mall Shopping Center and Satilla Square Shopping Center are ideal destinations for those who love shopping. In addition, residents of Waycross host the Okefenokee Agricultural Fair and the Swampfest every year.

Waycross Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Moody AFB Airport.

Waycross Higher Education

For higher education, residents of Waycross can enroll at the local Okefenokee Technical Institute or Waycross College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%Waycross Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Waycross Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Waycross Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Waycross Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Waycross, GA

Comparing Waycross 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
Female Share of the Population107
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity85
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Male Share of the Population14
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime25
Low Property Crime12

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