Pearson, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 1,799 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.3%
 
Males: 885  (49.2%)
Females: 914  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31642.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $31,088 (it was $22,188 in 2000)
Pearson:

$31,088
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,217 (it was $11,311 in 2000)

Pearson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,734 (it was $28,800 in 2000)
Pearson:

$78,734
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,233; detached houses: $89,342; mobile homes: $43,632

Median gross rent in 2022: $658.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pearson: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.0%
(23.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.2% for Black residents, 47.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.4% for other race residents, 99.5% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Pearson, GA (2022)
    • 78142.0%Hispanic
    • 58131.3%Black alone
    • 50026.9%White alone

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 26 registered sex offenders living in Pearson, Georgia as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pearson is 79 to 1.


Crime rates in Pearson by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.5)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
1
(50.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(46.5)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
2
(101.7)
3
(141.7)
0
(0.0)
2
(93.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
13
(661.2)
7
(330.7)
8
(373.0)
14
(651.2)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
19
(966.4)
4
(188.9)
3
(139.9)
21
(976.7)
2
(95.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
101
(5,137)
31
(1,464)
6
(279.7)
39
(1,814)
4
(191.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(50.9)
1
(47.2)
1
(46.6)
2
(93.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index480.7184.299.3436.714.4

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Pearson, GA

Crime rate in Pearson detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 6 (5 officers - 5 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.39
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: American (4.8%), Irish (3.6%), English (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 205 feet

Land area: 2.89 square miles.

Population density: 622 people per square mile   (low).

Pearson, Georgia map

487 residents are foreign born (25.6% Latin America).

This city:

26.2%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $923 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $510 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, GA (79.9 miles , pop. 76,939).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (98.0 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (740.8 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Axson, GA (2.9 miles ),
Willacoochee, GA (3.4 miles ),
Douglas, GA (3.8 miles ),
Homerville, GA (4.4 miles ),
Dixie Union, GA (4.4 miles ),
Argyle, GA (4.4 miles),
Nicholls, GA (4.4 miles ),
Waresboro, GA (4.5 miles )

Latitude: 31.30 N, Longitude: 82.85 W

Area code: 912

Distribution of median household income in Pearson, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pearson, GA in 2022
Pearson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $78,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $55,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $58,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $51,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Pearson, GA residents
Average permit cost in Pearson, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +90 (+5.2%).
Most common industries in Pearson, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Wood products (11.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.5%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.8%)
  • Construction (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (16.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.4%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.8%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.1%)
  • Food (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.7%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.5%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Pearson, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.4%)

Average climate in Pearson, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pearson, Georgia average temperatures Pearson, Georgia average precipitation Pearson, Georgia humidity Pearson, Georgia wind speed Pearson, Georgia snowfall Pearson, Georgia sunshine Pearson, Georgia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 0.00200. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00200
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Pearson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Georgia state average. It is 0% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Pearson city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 11/18/1968, a category F3 tornado 33.9 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pearson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 37% 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 179.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 193.5 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 261.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 273.6 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 200.9 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 295.6 miles away from Pearson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Atkinson County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Pearson:

  • ATKINSON VISITING NURSES SERVICE, INC (380 EAST ROBERTS STREET, PO BOX 771)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Pearson:

  • FAIR HAVEN CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DOUGLAS, GA)
  • COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; DOUGLAS, GA)
  • DOUGLAS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; DOUGLAS, GA)
  • SHADY ACRES HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; DOUGLAS, GA)
  • HOSPICE OF COFFEE REGIONAL MC (Hospital, about 16 miles away; DOUGLAS, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pearson:

  • South Georgia State College (about 14 miles; Douglas, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,507)
  • Valdosta State University (about 41 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)
  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 42 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,246)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 42 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Albany State University (about 79 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Florida Gateway College (about 80 miles; Lake City, FL; FT enrollment: 2,179)
  • Albany Technical College (about 80 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)

Public high school in Pearson:

Public elementary/middle schools in Pearson:

  • PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 860, Location: 563 KING ST N, Grades: PK-5)
  • ATKINSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 145 REBEL LN, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Pearson

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The nearest city to Pearson with 1,000,000+ would be Atlanta, GA; possibly Tampa, FL and Charlotte, NC. Definetly not Chicago, IL.

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pearson: Pearson Volunteer Fire Department (A), Atkinson County Courthouse (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Atkinson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Pearson that have no violations reported:

  • BEAR CREEK MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 145, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.9 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.1%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
11 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

People in group quarters in Pearson in 2000:

  • 11 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 5 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Pearson (2011 data):

  • The Citizens Exchange Bank: at 82 Railroad Ave. East, branch established on 1934/01/01. Info updated 2007/09/11: Bank assets: $27.3 mil, Deposits: $24.5 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Sum Financial Corporation
  • THE PEOPLES BANK: Pearson Branch at 788 Main Street North, branch established on 1991/04/08. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $65.8 mil, Deposits: $58.5 mil, headquarters in Willacoochee, GA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Atkinson County Bankshares Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Pearson:

Marital status in Pearson, GA
  • Never married: 22.0%
  • Now married: 59.0%
  • Separated: 8.1%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Pearson:

  • High school or higher: 66.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

21.6
Georgia average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Pearson
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pearson, GA (based on Atkinson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,81013
Black Protestant7124
Other4641
Mainline Protestant2985
Catholic1521
None4,939-
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: 5
Atkinson County:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

7.36 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

4.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

10.3%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Atkinson County:

28.5%
State:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.5%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Pearson:

44.7%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

41.5%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Pearson:

28.9
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

23.0%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pearson:

11.1%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Pearson:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Pearson:

29.2%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Pearson:

52.4%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.4%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pearson, 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 and Unallocable 17$52,847$37,3045$6,393
Police Protection - Officers 5$17,775$42,6600$0
Financial Administration 5$13,476$32,3421$1,561
Sewerage 4$13,948$41,8441$1,222
Welfare 2$4,105$24,6302$2,542
Parks and Recreation 1$3,543$42,5161$1,067
Totals for Government 34$105,693$37,30310$12,785

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $216,000 ($120.07)
    General - Other: $12,000 ($6.67)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $381,000 ($211.78)
    Regular Highways: $356,000 ($197.89)
    Police Protection: $294,000 ($163.42)
    Water Utilities: $288,000 ($160.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $242,000 ($134.52)
    Sewerage: $227,000 ($126.18)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $158,000 ($87.83)
    Financial Administration: $84,000 ($46.69)
    Parks and Recreation: $83,000 ($46.14)
    General - Other: $80,000 ($44.47)
    Local Fire Protection: $15,000 ($8.34)
    Libraries: $14,000 ($7.78)
    General Public Buildings: $14,000 ($7.78)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $8,000 ($4.45)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($17.79)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $17,000 ($9.45)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $40,000 ($22.23)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($6.67)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $390,000 ($216.79)
    Solid Waste Management: $175,000 ($97.28)
    Other: $137,000 ($76.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($8.34)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $157,000 ($87.27)
    Other: $123,000 ($68.37)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $363,000 ($201.78)
    Rents: $7,000 ($3.89)
    Donations From Private Sources: $2,000 ($1.11)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($1.11)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $197,000 ($109.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($0.56)
  • Tax - Property: $249,000 ($138.41)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $132,000 ($73.37)
    Public Utilities Sales: $117,000 ($65.04)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $56,000 ($31.13)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $20,000 ($11.12)
    Other License: $10,000 ($5.56)
    Other: $5,000 ($2.78)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $3,000 ($1.67)

Pearson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $947,000 ($526.40)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $798,000 ($443.58)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $149,000 ($82.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,474,000 ($819.34)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $130,000 ($72.26)
Businesses in Pearson, GA
NameCountNameCount
FedEx1Subway1
Hardee's1True Value1

Strongest AM radio stations in Pearson:

  • WDMG (860 AM; 5 kW; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WOKA (1310 AM; 4 kW; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: COFFEE COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • 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)
  • WJEM (1150 AM; 5 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WJEM, INC.)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WUFE (1260 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WTHV (810 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HAHIRA, GA; Owner: ETERNAL LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pearson:

  • WPNG (101.9 FM; PEARSON, GA; Owner: KM RADIO OF PEARSON, L.L.C.)
  • WXVS (90.1 FM; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WOKA-FM (106.7 FM; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: COFFEE COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WDMG-FM (99.5 FM; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WJYF (95.3 FM; NASHVILLE, GA; Owner: TIFTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWSN (103.3 FM; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF BRUNSWICK LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WBYZ (94.5 FM; BAXLEY, GA; Owner: SOUTH GEORGIA BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WLPF (98.5 FM; OCILLA, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WBTY (98.7 FM; HOMERVILLE, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING & INVESTMENT CO., INC.)
  • WAJQ-FM (104.3 FM; ALMA, GA; Owner: BLUEBERRY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pearson:

  • WXGA-TV (Channel 8; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WPXC-TV (Channel 21; BRUNSWICK, GA; Owner: PAXSON JAX LICENSE, INC.)
  • WVAG (Channel 44; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: HUTCHENS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W12DA (Channel 12; TIFTON, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV, INC.)
  • Pearson, Georgia
  • Fatal accident count17
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents30
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities18
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents43
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents4
  • Georgia average
  • Fatal accident count20156
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents31200
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons6192
  • Fatalities22280
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents51944
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2273
See more detailed statistics of Pearson fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.8mTotal length
  • $16,635,000Total costs
  • 23,090Total average daily traffic
  • 1,686Total average daily truck traffic
  • 34,635Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pearson, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 31950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pearson, GA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Pearson)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 312 S Relihan St (Lat: 31.287694 Lon: -82.842361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WPFR936,
    Assigned Frequencies: 859.287 MHz, 859.312 MHz, 859.337 MHz, 859.362 MHz, 859.412 MHz, 860.287 MHz, 860.312 MHz, 860.362 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 06/08/2029, Registrant: Southern Communications Services, Inc D/B/A Southern Linc, 600 18th St N Bin Sn-0800, Birmingham, AL 35203-2206, Phone: (205) 257-1534, Email:

  • 312 S Relihan St (Lat: 31.287694 Lon: -82.842361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: WQJM811,
    Assigned Frequencies: 857.362 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/2009, Expiration Date: 06/08/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2013, Certifier: Robin J Cohen, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • 39 Dan Spikes Road (Lat: 31.307500 Lon: -82.911250), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 34.5 m, Overall height: 37 m, Call Sign: KRA505,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.285 MHz, 159.360 MHz, 159.390 MHz, 158.925 MHz, 154.280 MHz, 159.277 MHz, 151.100 MHz, 151.115 MHz, 159.255 MHz, 159.330 MHz... (+16 more), Grant Date: 12/04/2020, Expiration Date: 01/28/2031, Registrant: Gta Gfc Newton Base, 5645 Riggins Mill Rd, Dry Branch, GA 31020, Phone: (478) 751-3494, Fax: (404) 657-0230, Email:

  • Nw Cor S Main St & W Austin St (Lat: 31.296583 Lon: -82.853194), Call Sign: KAB700, Licensee ID: L00004155,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.525 MHz, 456.025 MHz, 456.125 MHz, 456.525 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/1996, Expiration Date: 08/25/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2001, Registrant: Georgia Power Company, 241 Ralph Mcgill Blvd Bin 10030, Atlanta, GA 30308-3374, Phone: (404) 526-2466

  • Lat: 31.297750 Lon: -82.852722, Call Sign: WPXZ839,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.412 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2003, Expiration Date: 07/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2013, Certifier: Ellie Morris, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

  • Lat: 31.353667 Lon: -82.846944, Call Sign: WQTU656, Licensee ID: L01785656,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.385 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2024, Expiration Date: 04/16/2034, Certifier: Jason T Brown, Registrant: Jason T Brown, 793 Elam Circle, Pearson, GA 31642, Phone: (912) 422-7707, Email:

  • 280 Matthew Road (Lat: 31.327917 Lon: -82.903944), Call Sign: WQVF799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.790 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2015, Expiration Date: 01/29/2025, Certifier: Kyle Lott, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Pearson, 312 South Relihan Street (Lat: 31.289167 Lon: -82.842778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 140.2 m, Overall height: 146.3 m, Call Sign: WPNH837,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.793 MHz, 928.793 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2012, Expiration Date: 01/09/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/11/2023, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • PEARSON ALL, Approx. 7 Mi Ssw Of Hwy. 82 On Old Hwy 64 (Lat: 31.294361 Lon: -82.863194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQQG519,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10875.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2012, Expiration Date: 12/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2023, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • ALBGA0109 (FMH), Approx. 7 Mi Ssw Of Hwy. 82 On Old Hwy 64 (Lat: 31.294361 Lon: -82.863194), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: WQQX832,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2013, Expiration Date: 03/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2017, Certifier: Patricia Morrison, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • ALBGA0113 (End Site), 140 Langs Church Road (Lat: 31.200417 Lon: -82.880472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 78.3 m, Call Sign: WQQX833,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2013, Expiration Date: 03/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2017, Certifier: Patricia Morrison, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • PEARSON, 312 South Relihan Street (Lat: 31.289111 Lon: -82.842833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 140.2 m, Overall height: 146.9 m, Call Sign: WQZB502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2017, Expiration Date: 03/28/2027, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • SOUTH PEARSO, Off Highway 411 South (Lat: 31.150806 Lon: -82.846306), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 82.3 m, Overall height: 83.8 m, Call Sign: WRMW571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 06/15/2021, Expiration Date: 06/15/2031, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:

  • PEARSON, Roberts And Court Streets (Lat: 31.295750 Lon: -82.851528), Overall height: 53.3 m, Call Sign: WHQ946, Licensee ID: L00005635,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2163.80 MHz, 2171.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/1996, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2000, Registrant: Plant Telephone Company, Tifton, GA 31793


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KC4DXC, Licensee ID: L00553690, Grant Date: 03/24/2003, Expiration Date: 05/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/19/2015, Certifier: Elmer C Hilbrant, Registrant: Elmer C Hilbrant, 278 The Oaks Circle, Pearson, GA 31642-2620

  • Call Sign: KC4ERV, Grant Date: 06/14/1988, Expiration Date: 06/14/1998, Cancellation Date: 06/15/2000, Registrant: Alice I Egolf, Rt 1 Box 158, Pearson, GA 31642

  • Call Sign: WH6WE, Licensee ID: L00553689, Grant Date: 05/24/2005, Expiration Date: 05/24/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2017, Certifier: Martha L Hilbrant, Registrant: Martha L Hilbrant, 278 The Oaks Circle, Pearson, GA 31642-2620

  • Call Sign: KG4GIV, Licensee ID: L00208824, Grant Date: 12/20/2019, Expiration Date: 02/17/2030, Certifier: Jerry Stone, Registrant: Jerry Stone, 300 Azalea Ln, Pearson, GA 31642

  • Call Sign: KI4EQR, Licensee ID: L00833673, Grant Date: 02/14/2024, Expiration Date: 03/19/2034, Certifier: Lois S Chauncey, Registrant: Lois S Chauncey, 463 Hubert Rd, Pearson, GA 31642

  • Call Sign: KK4QWA, Licensee ID: L01785656, Grant Date: 01/25/2024, Expiration Date: 05/02/2033, Certifier: Jason T Brown, Registrant: Jason T Brown, 793 Elam Circle, Pearson, GA 31642


2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 46 took place in 2017, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Pearson, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (50.7%), and Structure Fires (33.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Pearson, GA
    • 7150.7%Outside Fires
    • 4733.6%Structure Fires
    • 2215.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Pearson, GA
Most common first names in Pearson, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3268.5 years
Mary3072.7 years
Willie2975.2 years
William2673.9 years
John2572.6 years
Henry2172.7 years
Robert1364.6 years
George1270.3 years
Annie1177.2 years
Joe1170.4 years
Most common last names in Pearson, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Davis2867.5 years
Corbitt2874.9 years
Williams2774.8 years
Smith2672.5 years
Giddens2578.4 years
Stone2072.8 years
Johnson1967.4 years
White1665.2 years
Morris1676.4 years
Mancil1578.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pearson, GA
  • 95.8%Electricity
  • 2.5%No fuel used
  • 1.7%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pearson, GA
  • 99.4%Electricity
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Pearson compared to Georgia state average:

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