Evans, GA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 21,642
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Climate

Hot summers yield to mild winters.

Geography

Evans is a suburb of Augusta in eastern Columbia County, one of Georgia's fastest-growing counties.

Cultural Attractions

The state-of-the-art Jabez S. Harding Performing Arts Center offers music and performing arts, including classical repertiore and contemporary pops concerts performed by the Augusta Symphony.

Recreation

Connecting Evans to Augusta, a bike trail crosses a canal and links to the canal path, providing a greenway for a leisurely ride or a green commute to work.

Economy

To meet growth needs, Evans has invested significantly in new development and infrastructure.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
21,642
Population under 55:
74.0%
Population over 55:
26.0%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Atlanta

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
89°F July High, 29°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$54,107
Median home price:
$133,500
Average property tax:
$1,317

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
3
Middle schools:
1
High schools:
1

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
4
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
5

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
12/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
19/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
501

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