North Buena Vista, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 3,560.
Males: 1,750  (49.2%)
Females: 1,810  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

36.5 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31058

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,177 (it was $32,259 in 2000)
North Buena Vista:

$55,177
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,331 (it was $14,744 in 2000)

North Buena Vista CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $142,024 (it was $61,300 in 2000)
North Buena Vista:

$142,024
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $190,408; detached houses: $206,085; mobile homes: $128,881
March 2022 cost of living index in North Buena Vista: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in North Buena Vista, GA (2000)
    • 3,11986.0%White alone
    • 3419.4%Black alone
    • 621.7%Hispanic
    • 591.6%Two or more races
    • 210.6%American Indian alone
    • 110.3%Other race alone
    • 70.2%Asian alone
    • 70.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in North Buena Vista detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 198.8 square miles.

Population density: 18 people per square mile   (very low).

North Buena Vista, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
North Buena Vista CCD:

0.7% ($410)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (24.1 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (91.2 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (668.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Buena Vista, GA (3.0 miles ),
Geneva, GA (3.1 miles),
Rupert, GA (3.3 miles ),
Junction City, GA (3.4 miles),
Howard, GA (3.7 miles),
Talbotton, GA (4.0 miles ),
Cusseta, GA (4.2 miles ),
Fort Benning, GA (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 32.44 N, Longitude: 84.53 W

Distribution of median household income in North Buena Vista, GA in 2022
North Buena Vista satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in North Buena Vista, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Food (3.8%)
  • Utilities (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.6%)
Most common occupations in North Buena Vista, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.8%)

Average climate in North Buena Vista, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

North Buena Vista, Georgia average temperatures North Buena Vista, Georgia average precipitation North Buena Vista, Georgia humidity North Buena Vista, Georgia wind speed North Buena Vista, Georgia snowfall North Buena Vista, Georgia sunshine North Buena Vista, Georgia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.5. This is about average.

City:

86.5
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 1.11. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.11
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.4. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.4
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00433. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00433
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

North Buena Vista-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the North Buena Vista place center killed 5 people and injured 75 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/18/1953, a category F3 tornado 22.9 miles away from the place center killed 8 people and injured 495 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

North Buena Vista-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 154.1 miles away from North Buena Vista center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 155.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 185.3 miles away from North Buena Vista center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 171.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 155.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 234.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marion County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near North Buena Vista:

  • DAVITA BUENA VISTA (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; BUENA VISTA, GA)
  • MAGNOLIA MANOR OF MARION COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BUENA VISTA, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Buena Vista:

  • Columbus State University (about 25 miles; Columbus, GA; Full-time enrollment: 6,876)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 27 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Georgia Southwestern State University (about 33 miles; Americus, GA; FT enrollment: 2,689)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 38 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Gordon State College (about 47 miles; Barnesville, GA; FT enrollment: 3,336)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 51 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 53 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in North Buena Vista: Marion County Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A), Marion County Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in North Buena Vista include: Acorn Grove Church (A), Bethany Church (B), Hickory Tree Church (C), Hilyard Church (D), Mahala Chapel (E), Moores Chapel (F), Mount Olive Church (G), Mount Pisgah Church (H), New Home Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Heards Lakes (A), Cook Pond (B), Melton Lake (C), Chapman Lake (D), Klopp Lake (E), South Williams Lake (F), North Williams Lake (G), Willetts Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Juniper Creek (A), Shoal Creek (B), Hardage Ford Creek (C), Gin Creek (D), Fort Perry Creek (E), Parkers Mill Creek (F), Peachtree Branch (G), Little Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in North Buena Vista: Fort Perry Monument (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.7%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

18.0%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.1%
Whole state:

6.1%
67 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in North Buena Vista:

Marital status in North Buena Vista, GA
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 67.0%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

For population 25 years and over in North Buena Vista:

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Buena Vista, GA (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,70412
Black Protestant6115
Mainline Protestant4675
Catholic1871
Other15-
None5,758-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Marion County:

8.60 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Marion County:

5.73 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marion County:

12.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

30.2%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marion County:

14.1%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in North Buena Vista:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDAK (540 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMLF (1270 AM; 5 kW; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAL (1460 AM; 4 kW; PHENIX CITY/COLUMBUS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Buena Vista:

  • WEAM-FM (100.7 FM; BUENA VISTA, GA; Owner: DAVIS BROADCASTING INC., OF COLUMBUS)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WCGQ (107.3 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYFK (89.5 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around North Buena Vista:

  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WCGT-LP (Channel 16; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WACS-TV (Channel 25; DAWSON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • W55CR (Channel 55; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Buena Vista, GA
  • 48.4%Electricity
  • 44.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.3%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Wood
  • 0.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Buena Vista, GA
  • 49.1%Electricity
  • 39.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.4%Utility gas


North Buena Vista compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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