Sunset Village, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 846.
Population change since 2000: -2.9%
Males: 473  (56.0%)
Females: 373  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

44.5 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30286.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,352 (it was $34,487 in 2000)
Sunset Village:

$61,352
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,631 (it was $16,013 in 2000)

Sunset Village CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,873 (it was $72,800 in 2000)
Sunset Village:

$152,873
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $152,272; detached houses: $163,126; mobile homes: $55,406
March 2022 cost of living index in Sunset Village: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.4%
(5.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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Ancestries: American (48.3%), Hungarian (29.9%), French Canadian (6.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 752 feet

Land area: 4.93 square miles.

Population density: 172 people per square mile   (very low).

Sunset Village, Georgia map

6 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.7%
Georgia:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,363 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,184 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (41.9 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (59.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (643.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Thurston, GA (1.2 miles ),
Thomaston, GA (2.2 miles ),
Hannahs Mill, GA (2.2 miles ),
Lincoln Park, GA (2.2 miles ),
Molena, GA (3.1 miles ),
The Rock, GA (3.3 miles),
Woodbury, GA (3.4 miles ),
Woodland, GA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.90 N, Longitude: 84.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

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

2.9%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Sunset Village, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Health care (10.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.9%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.6%)
  • Food (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (24.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (11.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (10.7%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Food (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.2%)
  • Educational services (17.5%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Sunset Village, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Carpenters (8.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Printing workers (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.4%)
  • Registered nurses (8.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.3%)

Average climate in Sunset Village, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 67.5. This is about average.

City:

67.5
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.7
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Sunset Village-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/5/1954, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Sunset Village place center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/2/2006, a category F3 tornado 17.5 miles away from the place center injured 3 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sunset Village-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 30% 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 129.8 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 130.7 miles away from Sunset Village 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 168.5 miles away from Sunset Village center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 130.8 miles away from Sunset Village 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 208.0 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 202.2 miles away from Sunset Village 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 Upson County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sunset Village topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sunset Village:

  • UPSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • RIVERSIDE NURSING CTR OF THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • THOMASTON HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • PROVIDENCE HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - THOMASTON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; THOMASTON, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sunset Village:

  • Gordon State College (about 19 miles; Barnesville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,336)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 26 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 39 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Middle Georgia State College (about 40 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 7,091)
  • Columbus State University (about 42 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)
  • Columbus Technical College (about 43 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 3,241)
  • Mercer University (about 45 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)

Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Lake Ellerbee Number 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hoyle Branch (A), McCoys Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Upson 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:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.7%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Sunset Village:

Marital status in Sunset Village, GA
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 53.4%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 0.3%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Sunset Village:

  • High school or higher: 81.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.6
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sunset Village, GA (based on Upson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,49040
Black Protestant1,5818
Mainline Protestant1,30510
Other4132
Catholic--
None11,364-
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
Here:

2.90 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Here:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

5.08 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

8.70 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

11.9%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Upson County:

31.0%
Georgia:

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

13.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

51.0%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Sunset Village:

55.3%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.9
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Sunset Village:

19.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

16.1%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Sunset Village:

6.4
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

37.2%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
Sunset Village:

57.2%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

86.7%
State:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Sunset Village, GA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Sunset Village:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • 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.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WTGA (1590 AM; 0 kW; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: RADIO GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sunset Village:

  • WTGA-FM (101.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: RADIO GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WEKS (92.5 FM; ZEBULON, GA; Owner: SPALDING BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WQMJ (100.1 FM; FORSYTH, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRU-LP (97.1 FM; THOMASTON, GA; Owner: THOMASTON CHRISTIAN RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Sunset Village:

  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)

Sunset Village fatal accident list:

Nov 19, 2020 06:10 PM, Sr-74, Sunnyside Rd, Lat: 32.898000, Lon: -84.403358, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 14, 2004 04:15 AM, Sr-36, Lat: 32.868075, Lon: -84.400642, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 12, 1999 01:21 PM, Sr-74, Lat: 32.911066, Lon: -84.426940, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 6, 1998 07:31 AM, Sr-74, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 25.5mTotal length
  • $54,076,000Total costs
  • 5,950Total average daily traffic
  • 60Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,925Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sunset Village, GA
  • 50.8%Electricity
  • 38.2%Utility gas
  • 11.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sunset Village, GA
  • 71.1%Electricity
  • 28.9%Utility gas


Sunset Village compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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