Odum, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 478 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +15.5%
Males: 234  (49.0%)
Females: 244  (51.0%)
Median resident age:

37.7 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31555.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,873 (it was $37,188 in 2000)
Odum:

$52,873
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,909 (it was $15,699 in 2000)

Odum town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $126,386 (it was $55,700 in 2000)
Odum:

$126,386
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $139,879; detached houses: $169,141; townhouses or other attached units: $99,094; mobile homes: $61,542

Median gross rent in 2022: $911.

March 2022 cost of living index in Odum: 80.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.1%

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  • Races in Odum, GA (2022)
    • 31085.9%White alone
    • 246.6%Black alone
    • 133.6%Two or more races
    • 92.5%Hispanic

Races in Odum detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Odum, Georgia as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Odum is 110 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (18.1%), German (13.1%), English (10.4%), Irish (2.3%), Polish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 156 feet

Land area: 1.94 square miles.

Population density: 246 people per square mile   (very low).

Odum, Georgia map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.8%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,439 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,057 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Savannah, GA (60.5 miles , pop. 131,510).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (95.7 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (693.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Jesup, GA (3.1 miles ),
Surrency-Thornton, GA (3.2 miles ),
Surrency, GA (3.3 miles ),
Screven, GA (3.5 miles ),
Ludowici, GA (4.1 miles ),
Offerman, GA (4.3 miles ),
Glennville, GA (4.5 miles ),
Altamaha River, GA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 31.67 N, Longitude: 82.03 W

Area code: 912

Distribution of median household income in Odum, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Odum, GA in 2022
Odum satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+10.7%).
Most common industries in Odum, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Paper (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.2%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.8%)
  • Public administration (11.9%)
  • Paper (9.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.9%)
  • Utilities (5.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.9%)
  • Educational services (21.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (10.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.3%)
  • Paper (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Odum, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Religious workers (4.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Carpenters (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Religious workers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (9.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)

Average climate in Odum, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Odum, Georgia average temperatures Odum, Georgia average precipitation Odum, Georgia humidity Odum, Georgia wind speed Odum, Georgia snowfall Odum, Georgia sunshine Odum, Georgia clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Odum-area historical tornado activity is below Georgia state average. It is 25% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/2008, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.9 miles away from the Odum town center injured 9 people and caused $13 million in damages.

On 11/18/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 37.9 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Odum-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 43% smaller 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 154.9 miles away from Odum center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 139.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1992 at 16:31:55, a magnitude 4.4 (4.1 MB, 4.1 LG, 4.4 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 147.1 miles away from Odum center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 286.0 miles away from Odum center
On 7/13/2003 at 20:15:16, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 46.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/15/2014 at 03:23:38, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 148.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 3, Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Odum topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Odum:

  • ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JESUP, GA)
  • HOSPICE OF SOUTH GEORGIA, INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; JESUP, GA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - JESUP (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JESUP, GA)
  • JESUP DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; JESUP, GA)
  • HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOME CARE SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; JESUP, GA)
  • JESUP HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; JESUP, GA)

Amtrak station near Odum:

  • 10 miles: JESUP (176 N.W. BROAD ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Odum:

  • College of Coastal Georgia (about 49 miles; Brunswick, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,447)
  • South Georgia State College (about 50 miles; Douglas, GA; FT enrollment: 2,507)
  • Georgia Southern University (about 55 miles; Statesboro, GA; FT enrollment: 18,824)
  • Armstrong Atlantic State University (about 56 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 6,399)
  • South University–Savannah Online (about 59 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 13,512)
  • Savannah Technical College (about 60 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 3,677)
  • Savannah College of Art and Design (about 62 miles; Savannah, GA; FT enrollment: 9,964)

Public elementary/middle school in Odum:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Odum Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Odum include: Odum Baptist Church (A), Church of God (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.7 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Odum:

Marital status in Odum, GA
  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 65.2%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Odum:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Odum, GA (based on Wayne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,95061
Mainline Protestant1,5949
Other4921
Catholic4581
Black Protestant4343
None10,171-
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
This county:

0.69 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Wayne County:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Wayne County:

1.72 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

6.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Wayne County:

6.55 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.2%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Wayne County:

30.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.6%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Odum:

40.8%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.2
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Odum:

20.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Odum:

13.3%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Odum:

35.8%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Odum:

51.5%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

75.9%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Odum, GA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 8$11,449$17,1740$0
Sewerage 2$13,162$78,9721$1,810
Streets and Highways 2$5,944$35,6641$1,810
Solid Waste Management 2$6,581$39,4861$905
Water Supply 2$5,944$35,6641$905
Police Protection - Officers 1$350$4,2000$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$857
Totals for Government 17$43,429$30,6565$6,288

Odum government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $134,000 ($280.33)
    Water Utilities: $89,000 ($186.19)
    Sewerage: $76,000 ($159.00)
    Regular Highways: $66,000 ($138.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $26,000 ($54.39)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($23.01)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $36,000 ($75.31)
    Parks and Recreation: $33,000 ($69.04)

Odum government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $72,000 ($150.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($37.66)
    Other: $14,000 ($29.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $54,000 ($112.97)
    Other: $31,000 ($64.85)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $5,000 ($10.46)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($8.37)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.09)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($71.13)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $12,000 ($25.10)
  • Tax - Property: $55,000 ($115.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $35,000 ($73.22)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $31,000 ($64.85)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $19,000 ($39.75)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($10.46)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($6.28)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.09)

Odum government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $474,000 ($991.63)

Businesses in Odum, GA

  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Odum:

  • WLOP (1370 AM; 5 kW; JESUP, GA; Owner: JESUP BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WUFE (1260 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCGA (1100 AM; daytime; 10 kW; WOODBINE, GA; Owner: COX BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WOBS (1530 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGSR (1570 AM; 50 kW; FERNANDINA BEACH, FL; Owner: RJM COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WFNS (1350 AM; 2 kW; BLACKSHEAR, GA; Owner: MARMAC COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WVOP (970 AM; 5 kW; VIDALIA, GA; Owner: VIDALIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WDMG (860 AM; 5 kW; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGIG (1440 AM; 5 kW; BRUNSWICK, GA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Odum:

  • WLPT (88.3 FM; JESUP, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WIFO-FM (105.5 FM; JESUP, GA; Owner: JESUP BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBYZ (94.5 FM; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WWSN (103.3 FM; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF BRUNSWICK LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WYNR (102.5 FM; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF BRUNSWICK LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WZAT (102.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQBT (94.1 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSGA (104.7 FM; HINESVILLE, GA; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAEV (97.3 FM; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGCO (98.3 FM; MIDWAY, GA; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCGN (106.3 FM; GLENNVILLE, GA; Owner: BULLIE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAJQ-FM (104.3 FM; ALMA, GA; Owner: BLUEBERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Odum:

  • WGSA (Channel 34; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WPXC-TV (Channel 21; BRUNSWICK, GA; Owner: PAXSON JAX LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTOC-TV (Channel 11; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WSAV-TV (Channel 3; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W39BV (Channel 39; HINESVILLE-RICHMOND, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN TV CORPORATION)
  • WVAN-TV (Channel 9; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTGS (Channel 28; HARDEEVILLE, SC; Owner: BLUENOSE BROADCASTING OF SAVANNAH LLC)
  • WJCL (Channel 22; SAVANNAH, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF SAVANNAH LICENSE LLC)

Odum fatal accident list:

Jan 25, 2016 12:50 AM, Sr-27, Lat: 31.677736, Lon: -82.080800, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 11, 1992 03:30 AM, 99, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jan 2, 1988 04:34 PM, Sr27, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 180ft / 55.1mTotal length
  • $38,077,000Total costs
  • 8,500Total average daily traffic
  • 79Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,750Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Odum, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Odum, GA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Odum)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Odum Trk1 & Trk2 Aei\'s Near Rr Mp 378.20 H (Lat: 31.665278 Lon: -82.028083), Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Call Sign: WNPY201,
    Assigned Frequencies: 910.000 MHz, 911.500 MHz, 918.500 MHz, 910.000 MHz, 911.500 MHz, 918.500 MHz, Grant Date: 05/13/2021, Expiration Date: 06/18/2031, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne/ Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Us Hwy 341 17 Mi Nw Jessup (Lat: 31.683528 Lon: -82.116500), Call Sign: KUQ701,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.740 MHz, Grant Date: 07/22/2022, Expiration Date: 08/19/2032, Registrant: Gta / Doc Wayne Sp, 300 Patrol Rd. Gibson Hall 1st Flr, Forsyth, GA 31029, Phone: (404) 535-2213, Fax: (404) 657-0320, Email:

  • 2 Mi N (Lat: 31.694667 Lon: -82.027611), Call Sign: KDV369, Licensee ID: L00011952,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.360 MHz, 159.390 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/1998, Expiration Date: 08/11/2003, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2002, Registrant: State Of Georgia, 200 Piedmont Ave1402 West, Atlanta, GA 30334-9010, Phone: (912) 751-3494

  • Odum SAD, Odum Sad, Rr Mp 380.5 H 0.5 Mi W Int Us 341 And Collins Loop (Lat: 31.665306 Lon: -82.028056), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNUV918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.505 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2015, Expiration Date: 11/16/2025, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St, Ne Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 1 Mile South Of City On Us Hgihway 341 (Lat: 31.645194 Lon: -81.981500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 183 m, Call Sign: KNKC877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 454.350 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2004, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Odum)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 26 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Odum, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (50.0%), and Structure Fires (33.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Odum, GA
    • 8550.0%Outside Fires
    • 5733.5%Structure Fires
    • 2514.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 31.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Odum, GA
Most common first names in Odum, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2469.1 years
John1972.3 years
Willie976.2 years
William977.7 years
Mary977.3 years
Thomas775.3 years
Charles766.7 years
Joe680.7 years
George676.1 years
Annie676.8 years
Most common last names in Odum, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ogden3176.2 years
Poppell1775.8 years
Westberry1772.1 years
Aspinwall1676.0 years
Thompson1275.4 years
Lightsey1274.0 years
Griffis1168.0 years
Jones1070.8 years
Reddish979.7 years
Oquinn980.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Odum, GA
  • 78.2%Electricity
  • 17.2%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Odum, GA
  • 97.2%Electricity
  • 2.8%No fuel used


Odum compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value significantly 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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