Hiawassee, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Hiawassee is a community in Towns County, Georgia, home to about 1,293 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,586 a year, and a typical home is worth about $411,100. About 38.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 47 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Hiawassee ranks number 348 of 669 in population, number 436 in median household income, number 50 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Hiawassee typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 25°F. The area sees roughly 3 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Young Harris, GA | 5.8 mi. | 1,252 |
| 2. | Hayesville, NC | 7.9 mi. | 1,208 |
| 3. | Tate City, GA | 11.2 mi. | 0 |
| 4. | Blairsville, GA | 12.6 mi. | 902 |
| 5. | Helen, GA | 16.5 mi. | 415 |
| 6. | Andrews, NC | 18.0 mi. | 1,998 |
| 7. | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | 18.1 mi. | 605 |
| 8. | Murphy, NC | 18.8 mi. | 1,604 |
What is the population of Hiawassee, Georgia?
Hiawassee has a population of about 1,293 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Hiawassee, Georgia in?
Hiawassee is located in Towns County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Hiawassee, Georgia?
The median home value in Hiawassee is about $411,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Hiawassee, Georgia?
The median personal income in Hiawassee is about $25,586 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Hiawassee, Georgia?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Towns County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Hiawassee, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 25 degrees, with around 3 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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