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Hillcrest, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 3,124.
Males: 1,532  (49.1%)
Females: 1,592  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30240

Estimated median household income in 2022: $84,123 (it was $51,455 in 2000)
Hillcrest:

$84,123
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,742 (it was $24,509 in 2000)

Hillcrest CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $288,985 (it was $103,100 in 2000)
Hillcrest:

$288,985
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $267,881; detached houses: $276,654; townhouses or other attached units: $490,314; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $613,810; mobile homes: $70,672
March 2022 cost of living index in Hillcrest: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Hillcrest, GA (2000)
    • 2,70093.0%White alone
    • 1304.5%Black alone
    • 281.0%Hispanic
    • 220.8%Two or more races
    • 170.6%Asian alone
    • 30.1%Other race alone
    • 10.03%American Indian alone
    • 10.03%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 29.1 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.0% ($982)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (44.4 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (57.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (619.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

LaGrange, GA (2.5 miles ),
Abbottsford, GA (2.8 miles ),
Hogansville, GA (2.9 miles ),
Corinth, GA (3.1 miles ),
Franklin, GA (3.3 miles ),
Texas, GA (3.4 miles ),
Standing Rock, AL (3.5 miles),
Lone Oak, GA (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 33.13 N, Longitude: 85.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

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

2.5%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Hillcrest, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Textile mills & textile products (10.2%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Educational services (12.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Hillcrest, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (3.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.7%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Registered nurses (6.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.7%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)

Average climate in Hillcrest, Georgia

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Tornado activity:

Hillcrest-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/5/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 16.6 miles away from the Hillcrest place center injured 23 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1970, a category F3 tornado 20.2 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hillcrest-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 100.4 miles away from the city 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 129.0 miles away from Hillcrest center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 156.5 miles away from Hillcrest center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 100.4 miles away from Hillcrest 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 190.1 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 195.0 miles away from Hillcrest 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 Troup County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Hillcrest:

  • ROYAL ELAINE ICF (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • TWIN FOUNTAINS HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • WEST GEORGIA HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • ANGELS OF HOPE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • FLORENCE HAND HOME (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • NEGRO OLD FOLKS HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hillcrest:

  • Southern Union State Community College (about 31 miles; Wadley, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,120)
  • University of West Georgia (about 32 miles; Carrollton, GA; FT enrollment: 10,358)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 40 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 44 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Columbus State University (about 44 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)
  • Auburn University (about 45 miles; Auburn University, AL; FT enrollment: 22,741)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 45 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Hillcrest: Camp Smith (A), Brown Crossroad (B), Troup County Fire Department Station 2 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Hillcrest include: Smyrna Church (A), Hillcrest Methodist Church (B), Hillcrest Baptist Church (C), Concord Church (D), Dallas Church (E), Rocky Mount Church (F), Shiloh Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Moody Cemetery (1), Stinson Cemetery (2), Asbury Cemetery (3), Old Shiloh Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Yellowjacket Creek (A), Beech Creek (B), Shoal Creek (C), Dixie Creek (D), Potato Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Hillcrest include: Carter Creek Recreational Area (1), Crossroad Recreation Area (2), Georgia Recreation Area (3), Ringer Recreation Area (4), Clark Recreation Area (5), Sunny Point Recreation Area (6), Yellowjacket Creek Recreation Area (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Troup County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.6%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

2.9%
Whole state:

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

1.4%
Whole state:

6.1%
10 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Hillcrest:

Marital status in Hillcrest, GA
  • Never married: 13.6%
  • Now married: 73.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 8.6%

For population 25 years and over in Hillcrest:

  • High school or higher: 83.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hillcrest, GA (based on Troup County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,37388
Mainline Protestant7,30842
Black Protestant2,1959
Catholic1,0641
Other3973
None30,707-
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: 14
This county:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
Here:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Troup County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Troup County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.8%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

30.2%
Georgia:

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

12.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Hillcrest:

  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTRP (620 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLAG (1240 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hillcrest:

  • W220AN (91.9 FM; LA GRANGE, ETC., GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMGP (98.1 FM; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WOAK (90.9 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: OAKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WCJM-FM (100.9 FM; WEST POINT, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WBZY-FM (96.7 FM; PEACHTREE CITY, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • W212BL (90.3 FM; LAGRANGE, GA; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hillcrest:

  • WCAG-LP (Channel 33; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA-ALABAMA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hillcrest, GA
  • 70.1%Electricity
  • 24.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hillcrest, GA
  • 70.2%Electricity
  • 29.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Hillcrest compared to Georgia 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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