Siloam, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 196 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.8%
 
Males: 95  (48.9%)
Females: 101  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

31.0 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30665.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $22,084 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Siloam:

$22,084
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,157 (it was $14,469 in 2000)

Siloam town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $62,528 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Siloam:

$62,528
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $74,977; detached houses: $120,662; mobile homes: $37,756
March 2022 cost of living index in Siloam: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 51.8%
(16.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 35.1% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Siloam, GA (2022)
    • 22355.3%Black alone
    • 12330.5%Hispanic
    • 5513.6%White alone

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Siloam, Georgia as of May 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Siloam is 229 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (4.1%), Scottish (2.3%), English (2.1%), African (1.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 1.23 square miles.

Population density: 160 people per square mile   (very low).

Siloam, Georgia map

22 residents are foreign born (3.7% Latin America, 1.2% Africa).

This town:

5.5%
Georgia:

10.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Siloam town:

0.4% ($200)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Athens, GA (33.3 miles , pop. 76,500).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (77.7 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (626.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

White Plains, GA (2.2 miles ),
Union Point, GA (2.4 miles ),
Greensboro, GA (2.5 miles ),
Woodville, GA (3.2 miles ),
Crawfordville, GA (3.3 miles ),
Greshamville, GA (3.8 miles ),
Maxeys, GA (4.0 miles ),
Buckhead, GA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 33.54 N, Longitude: 83.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

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

3.3%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +1 (+0.3%).
Most common industries in Siloam, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.0%)
  • Apparel (10.2%)
  • Construction (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (20.0%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Apparel (17.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (15.5%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Social assistance (10.3%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Siloam, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.4%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (20.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (19.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.9%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (5.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.2%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.2%)

Average climate in Siloam, Georgia

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Tornado activity:

Siloam-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Georgia state average. It is 5% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the Siloam town center killed 5 people and injured 86 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 tornado 47.7 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Siloam-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 41.3 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 160.4 miles away from Siloam center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 232.4 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 164.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 175.5 miles away from Siloam center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 160.5 miles away from Siloam center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greene County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Siloam:

  • BOSWELL-PARKER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GREENSBORO, GA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; GREENSBORO, GA)
  • GREENSBORO DAVITA DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; GREENSBORO, GA)
  • GREENE POINT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; UNION POINT, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Siloam:

  • Georgia College and State University (about 33 miles; Milledgeville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 6,271)
  • Georgia Military College-Distance Learning Campuses (about 33 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,438)
  • University of Georgia (about 34 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 32,679)
  • Athens Technical College (about 35 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Mercer University (about 59 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)
  • Augusta Technical College (about 61 miles; Augusta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,494)
  • Georgia Gwinnett College (about 62 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 7,993)

Private high school in Siloam:

  • NATHANAEL GREENE ACADEMY (Students: 154, Location: 4731 HIGHWAY 15 S, Grades: PK-12)

Points of interest:

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

Cemeteries: Siloam Cemetery (1), Veazey Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Crumpton Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Welborn G. Dolvin - Recipient of the Purple Heart medal.

Greene 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 town:

2.4 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

58.8%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Siloam:

Marital status in Siloam, GA
  • Never married: 39.6%
  • Now married: 35.4%
  • Separated: 4.5%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Siloam:

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.3
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Siloam, GA (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,50321
Mainline Protestant1,88510
Catholic1,4901
Black Protestant1,2127
Other61
None7,898-
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: 8
Greene County:

5.11 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Greene County:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Greene County:

9.59 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Greene County:

7.03 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

13.2%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
Georgia:

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

17.4%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Siloam:

46.8%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

41.6%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Siloam:

30.5
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

16.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

36.7%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

49.4%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.7%
State:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Siloam, 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 0$0 3$2,057
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,354
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$51
Totals for Government 0$0 8$3,462

Siloam government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $169,000 ($862.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $31,000 ($158.16)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($30.61)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($25.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Financial Administration: $18,000 ($91.84)

Siloam government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000 ($142.86)
    Other: $1,000 ($5.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $82,000 ($418.37)
    Other: $49,000 ($250.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($10.20)
    Rents: $2,000 ($10.20)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($209.18)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $32,000 ($163.27)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $23,000 ($117.35)
    Public Utilities Sales: $20,000 ($102.04)
    Property: $5,000 ($25.51)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $5,000 ($25.51)

Siloam government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $669,000 ($3413.27)

Businesses in Siloam, GA

  • Dennys: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Siloam:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)

Strongest FM radio stations in Siloam:

  • WPMA (102.7 FM; BUCKHEAD, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P.)
  • WDDK (103.9 FM; GREENSBORO, GA; Owner: BRIARPATCH RADIO INC.)
  • WMGZ (97.7 FM; EATONTON, GA; Owner: MIDDLE GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAKB (96.9 FM; WRENS, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE OF AUGUSTA, LLC)
  • WLRR (100.7 FM; MILLEDGEVILLE, GA; Owner: PRESTON W. SMALL)
  • WGMG (102.1 FM; CRAWFORD, GA; Owner: NEW BROADCAST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC)
  • WRFN (93.1 FM; WARRENTON, GA; Owner: WCHZ LICENSE, LLC)
  • WXKT (100.1 FM; WASHINGTON, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC.)
  • WJDS (88.7 FM; SPARTA, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INSTITUTE INC)

TV broadcast stations around Siloam:

  • WCES-TV (Channel 20; WRENS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Siloam fatal accident list:

Jul 16, 2017 08:55 AM, I-20, Lat: 33.544956, Lon: -83.089678, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 12, 2005 02:47 PM, I-20 (Ga-Sr-402), Lat: 33.544750, Lon: -83.084960, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 7, 1998 11:45 AM, Sr-15, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 23, 1998 02:57 AM, Sr-15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 29, 1989 08:20 PM, 15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 19, 1979 03:30 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 23, 1978 03:45 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.1mTotal length
  • $8,647,000Total costs
  • 169,770Total average daily traffic
  • 13,371Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Siloam, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 61960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Siloam, GA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Siloam)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 33.548222 Lon: -83.070639, Call Sign: WPUX402,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.825 MHz, 466.825 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2022, Expiration Date: 05/21/2032, Certifier: Douglas S Barker, Registrant: Barker Communications, Inc., 816 Oak Street, Eatonton, GA 31024, Phone: (706) 485-8749, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • AT20XC654, 3530 Hwy 77 (Lat: 33.548972 Lon: -83.074806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQQY958,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 03/28/2013, Expiration Date: 03/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • AT72XC056, Georgia Highway 15 (Lat: 33.556389 Lon: -83.110917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: WQQZ267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10935.0 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2013, Expiration Date: 03/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/27/2023, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • 021, 3530 Hwy 77 (Lat: 33.548972 Lon: -83.074806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQVD297,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/07/2015, Expiration Date: 01/07/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2016, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:


Most common first names in Siloam, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John867.9 years
Mary873.4 years
Willie764.7 years
William764.3 years
Mattie574.4 years
Fannie487.2 years
Frances379.0 years
Annie376.0 years
James362.0 years
Mamie390.7 years
Most common last names in Siloam, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hill855.3 years
Brinkley558.4 years
Rhodes576.8 years
Thornton566.2 years
Dolvin483.5 years
Andrews483.2 years
Fouche470.0 years
Mathis472.2 years
Lewis475.4 years
Smith373.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Siloam, GA
  • 54.1%Electricity
  • 34.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Utility gas
  • 5.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Siloam, GA
  • 62.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 34.5%Electricity
  • 3.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Siloam compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below 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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