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Ray City, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 976 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +30.8%
Males: 497  (51.0%)
Females: 479  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

25.1 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 31645.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,849 (it was $25,769 in 2000)
Ray City:

$47,849
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,619 (it was $12,788 in 2000)

Ray City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $140,778 (it was $48,900 in 2000)
Ray City:

$140,778
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,415; detached houses: $136,516; mobile homes: $87,968

Median gross rent in 2022: $984.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ray City: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.6%
(30.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 17.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Ray City, GA (2022)
    • 55452.2%White alone
    • 27125.5%Black alone
    • 17216.2%Hispanic
    • 333.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 333.1%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 38 registered sex offenders living in Ray City, Georgia as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ray City is 29 to 1.


Crime rates in Ray City by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2013

2014

2015

2016

2018

2019
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(90.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(93.9)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		3
(373.6)		1
(91.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(187.8)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		7
(871.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(285.2)		11
(1,070)		0
(0.0)		6
(563.4)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		21
(2,615)		2
(183.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(286.5)		14
(1,331)		10
(972.8)		4
(382.4)		12
(1,127)		14,002
(1,285,767)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(91.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(194.6)		0
(0.0)		2
(187.8)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index240.333.0181.211.573.2129.415.3165.351430.7

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 Ray City, GA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 5 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.82
Georgia average:

2.75
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Ancestries: American (16.9%), German (5.3%), French Canadian (2.1%), British (1.1%), Norwegian (1.1%), Polish (1.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 190 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 1,225 people per square mile   (low).

Ray City, Georgia map

30 residents are foreign born (2.5% Latin America).

This city:

2.8%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,276 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $765 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, GA (67.1 miles , pop. 76,939).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Jacksonville, FL (105.3 miles , pop. 735,617).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (732.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Moody AFB, GA (2.6 miles ),
Lakeland, GA (2.8 miles ),
Barretts, GA (3.0 miles ),
Nashville, GA (3.1 miles ),
East River, GA (3.4 miles ),
Cecil, GA (3.4 miles ),
Hahira, GA (3.4 miles ),
Adel, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 31.08 N, Longitude: 83.20 W

Area code: 229

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 14 buildings, average cost: $140,300
  • 2021: 6 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2020: 8 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $154,200
  • 2018: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $58,800
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $74,100
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $53,300
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $42,300
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $42,300
  • 2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $42,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $42,500
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $40,000
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $40,700
  • 1997: 11 buildings, average cost: $43,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Ray City, GA residents
Average permit cost in Ray City, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +143 (+23.7%).
Most common industries in Ray City, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (20.0%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Ray City, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Construction laborers (6.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (8.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.0%)

Average climate in Ray City, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.1. This is about average.

City:

78.1
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00215. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00215
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Ray City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Georgia state average. It is 7% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Ray City city center injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1988, a category F3 tornado 37.7 miles away from the city center killed 4 people and injured 18 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ray City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 36% 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 197.8 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 241.3 miles away from Ray City center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 219.0 miles away from Ray 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 275.5 miles away from Ray 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 286.9 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 226.4 miles away from Ray City 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 Berrien County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ray City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ray City:

  • LAKELAND VILLA CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; LAKELAND, GA)
  • LAKELAND VILLA CONV CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LAKELAND, GA)
  • LOUIS SMITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; LAKELAND, GA)
  • BERRIEN NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NASHVILLE, GA)
  • SMITH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; HAHIRA, GA)
  • DCA OF ADEL (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; ADEL, GA)
  • COOK SENIOR LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ADEL, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ray City:

  • Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (about 16 miles; Valdosta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,246)
  • Valdosta State University (about 17 miles; Valdosta, GA; FT enrollment: 11,155)
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (about 35 miles; Tifton, GA; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • South Georgia State College (about 36 miles; Douglas, GA; FT enrollment: 2,507)
  • Albany State University (about 66 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Albany Technical College (about 67 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)
  • Darton State College (about 70 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)

Private elementary/middle school in Ray City:

  • EAGLE ROCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 9, Location: 8228 MAIN ST, Grades: PK-7)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Ray City: First Baptist Church of Ray City (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Ray City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Batterbee Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Bill Strickland (baseball) - Baseball player.

Berrien 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 Ray City and their reported violations in the past:

CROW`S MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 166, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.9%
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: 0.5% of all households
6 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010

Banks with branches in Ray City (2011 data):

  • The Citizens Bank: Ray City Branch at Ellen And Main Streets, branch established on 1948/02/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $287.3 mil, Deposits: $257.5 mil, headquarters in Nashville, GA, negative income in the last year, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Nashville Holding Company, The

For population 15 years and over in Ray City:

Marital status in Ray City, GA
  • Never married: 34.3%
  • Now married: 47.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ray City:

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ray City, GA (based on Berrien County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,44022
Mainline Protestant8276
Black Protestant4994
Catholic2852
Other--
None12,235-
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: 6
Berrien County:

3.59 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Berrien County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Berrien County:

7.79 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

4.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

12.8%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

22.6%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.6%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ray City:

45.9%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Ray City:

28.8
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ray City:

19.1%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.5%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

31.8%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

56.5%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Ray City:

80.1%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ray City, 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
Financial Administration 13$14,451$13,3390$0
Totals for Government 13$14,451$13,3390$0

Ray City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $160,000 ($163.93)
    Central Staff Services: $113,000 ($115.78)
    Sewerage: $86,000 ($88.11)
    Water Utilities: $79,000 ($80.94)
    Regular Highways: $63,000 ($64.55)
    Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($57.38)
    General - Other: $44,000 ($45.08)
    Libraries: $20,000 ($20.49)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($7.17)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($12.30)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $5,000 ($5.12)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($1.02)

Ray City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $124,000 ($127.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $78,000 ($79.92)
    Other: $16,000 ($16.39)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $46,000 ($47.13)
    General Local Government Support: $43,000 ($44.06)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $118,000 ($120.90)
    Rents: $15,000 ($15.37)
    General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($4.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($51.23)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $95,000 ($97.34)
  • Tax - Property: $73,000 ($74.80)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $68,000 ($69.67)
    Public Utilities Sales: $50,000 ($51.23)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $26,000 ($26.64)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $13,000 ($13.32)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.02)

Ray City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $289,000 ($296.11)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $263,000 ($269.47)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($26.64)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $841,000 ($861.68)

Businesses in Ray City, GA

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Ray City:

  • WJEM (1150 AM; 5 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WJEM, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTHV (810 AM; daytime; 2 kW; HAHIRA, GA; Owner: ETERNAL LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WGOV (950 AM; 4 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: W G O V, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, 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.)
  • WDMG (860 AM; 5 kW; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WMTM (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: COLQUITT BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • WOBS (1530 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ray City:

  • WVGA (105.9 FM; LAKELAND, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WDMG-FM (99.5 FM; DOUGLAS, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WJYF (95.3 FM; NASHVILLE, GA; Owner: TIFTON BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WDDQ (92.1 FM; ADEL, GA; Owner: WILLIAMS INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WAFT (101.1 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: CHRISTIAN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WAAC (92.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WGOV, INC.)
  • WYZK (96.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: C. D. J., INC.)
  • WQPW (95.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)
  • WXVS (90.1 FM; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WOBB (100.3 FM; TIFTON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLPF (98.5 FM; OCILLA, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WHLJ (97.5 FM; STATENVILLE, GA; Owner: LATAURUS PRODUCTIONS INCORPORATED)
  • WPNG (101.9 FM; PEARSON, GA; Owner: KM RADIO OF PEARSON, L.L.C.)
  • WBTY (98.7 FM; HOMERVILLE, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING & INVESTMENT CO., INC.)
  • WWET (91.7 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WWRQ-FM (107.9 FM; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RTG RADIO, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Ray City:

  • WVAG (Channel 44; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: HUTCHENS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBFL-CA (Channel 13; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W25CP (Channel 25; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBVJ-LP (Channel 35; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WXGA-TV (Channel 8; WAYCROSS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W12DA (Channel 12; TIFTON, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV, INC.)

Ray City fatal accident list:

Apr 3, 2004 08:15 PM, Sr-37, Lat: 31.074028, Lon: -83.203845, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 12, 2002 04:03 AM, Sr-37, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 27, 1998 03:46 AM, Us-Sr11, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 15.1mTotal length
  • $2,901,000Total costs
  • 16,590Total average daily traffic
  • 977Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,885Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ray City)

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 fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 38 took place in 2006, and the least - 5 in 2011. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Ray City, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (55.9%), and Structure Fires (33.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ray City, GA
    • 17955.9%Outside Fires
    • 10633.1%Structure Fires
    • 3510.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ray City, GA
Most common first names in Ray City, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2968.2 years
William2375.6 years
Mary1474.6 years
John1270.1 years
Ruby1078.5 years
Henry867.8 years
Willie772.0 years
Charles767.7 years
Jack667.9 years
Emma676.8 years
Most common last names in Ray City, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sirmans1572.2 years
Williams1271.7 years
Fountain1180.9 years
Weaver1182.6 years
Walker1074.8 years
Moore973.5 years
Lee980.2 years
Giddens873.0 years
Smith767.3 years
Gaskins778.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ray City, GA
  • 93.9%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.8%No fuel used
  • 1.2%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ray City, GA
  • 97.0%Electricity
  • 3.0%Utility gas


Ray City compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 8 other airmen in this city.
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