Gumlog, Georgia

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Population in 2010: 2,146.
Population change since 2000: +6.0%
Males: 1,065  (49.7%)
Females: 1,081  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

54.7 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30553.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,059 (it was $39,609 in 2000)
Gumlog:

$65,059
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,814 (it was $20,859 in 2000)

Gumlog CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $183,955 (it was $118,400 in 2000)
Gumlog:

$183,955
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $255,305; detached houses: $309,206; townhouses or other attached units: $402,485; in 2-unit structures: $246,021; mobile homes: $97,689

Median gross rent in 2022: $720.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gumlog: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%
(13.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Gumlog, GA (2022)
    • 1,90284.5%White alone
    • 1717.6%Black alone
    • 1325.9%Two or more races
    • 190.8%Hispanic
    • 130.6%American Indian alone

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

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Ancestries: American (30.0%), English (13.8%), Irish (10.1%), African (7.7%), European (4.0%), French (2.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 13.6 square miles.

Population density: 158 people per square mile   (very low).

Gumlog, Georgia map

48 residents are foreign born (2.0% Europe, 0.4% Asia).

This place:

2.4%
Georgia:

7.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,328 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,378 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Athens-Clarke County, GA (41.1 miles , pop. 100,266).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (90.6 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (565.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Lavonia, GA (2.1 miles ),
Martin, GA (2.3 miles ),
Avalon, GA (2.3 miles ),
Oakway, SC (2.4 miles ),
Fair Play, SC (2.5 miles ),
Rock Creek, GA (2.6 miles ),
Bowersville, GA (3.0 miles ),
Canon, GA (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.50 N, Longitude: 83.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

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

3.2%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Gumlog, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Truck transportation (7.6%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.7%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Gumlog, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Registered nurses (6.5%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)

Average climate in Gumlog, 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 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 51.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

51.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.0756. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0756
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2019 was 6.17. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.17
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Gumlog-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/8/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.6 miles away from the Gumlog place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

On 3/31/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 42.0 miles away from the place center killed 7 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gumlog-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 55.8 miles away from the city 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 177.2 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 102.2 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 144.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 260.4 miles away from Gumlog center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 144.3 miles away from the city 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 Franklin County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gumlog topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Gumlog:

  • TUGALOO HOME HEALTH AGENCY, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; LAVONIA, GA)
  • TY COBB REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; LAVONIA, GA)
  • SENECA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; SENECA, SC)
  • LAKE HARTWELL KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; HARTWELL, GA)
  • HARTWELL HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HARTWELL, GA)
  • HERITAGE INN OF HARTWELL (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HARTWELL, GA)
  • HART COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 15 miles away; HARTWELL, GA)

Amtrak stations near Gumlog:

  • 15 miles: TOCCOA (47 N. ALEXANDER ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: CLEMSON (U.S. 123 & STATE HWY. 133) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Operable nuclear power plants near Gumlog:

  • 16 miles: Oconee 1 and 2 in Seneca, SC.
  • 16 miles: Oconee 3 in Seneca, SC.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gumlog:

  • Clemson University (about 20 miles; Clemson, SC; Full-time enrollment: 20,131)
  • Tri-County Technical College (about 20 miles; Pendleton, SC; FT enrollment: 5,174)
  • Piedmont College (about 26 miles; Demorest, GA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Anderson University (about 27 miles; Anderson, SC; FT enrollment: 2,510)
  • Athens Technical College (about 38 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Georgia (about 41 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 32,679)
  • Brenau University (about 44 miles; Gainesville, GA; FT enrollment: 2,341)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Gumlog: Poplar Springs Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoir: Morris Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creeks: Gum Log Creek (A), Whitworth Creek (B), Crawford Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Gumlog: Tugaloo State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Franklin 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:

2.4 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.7%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Gumlog:

Marital status in Gumlog, GA
  • Never married: 7.5%
  • Now married: 63.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 22.6%

For population 25 years and over in Gumlog:

  • High school or higher: 88.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 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 Gumlog, GA (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,09150
Mainline Protestant2,00517
Black Protestant3622
Other101
None6,616-
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
Franklin County:

2.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Franklin County:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

10.09 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

10.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
Georgia:

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

12.4%
Georgia:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.1%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

44.8%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Gumlog:

29.7
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Gumlog:

21.6%
State:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gumlog:

14.1%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Gumlog:

6.8
Georgia:

6.7

Overweight people:
Gumlog:

37.5%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

55.1%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Gumlog:

75.2%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gumlog, GA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Gumlog:

  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCSZ (1070 AM; 50 kW; SANS SOUCI, SC; Owner: WHYZ RADIO, L.P.)
  • WLET (1420 AM; 5 kW; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WRIX (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; HOMELAND PARK, SC; Owner: AM 1020 INCORPORATED)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WANS (1280 AM; 5 kW; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: FM 103 INC.)
  • WKLY (980 AM; 1 kW; HARTWELL, GA; Owner: JAMES E. HICKS & BILLIE F. HICKS, PARTNERS)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WTBI (1540 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PICKENS, SC; Owner: TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gumlog:

  • WHZT (98.1 FM; SENECA, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WRAF (90.9 FM; TOCCOA FALLS, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WESC-FM (92.5 FM; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJMZ-FM (107.3 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W269AY (101.7 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WHLC (104.5 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORP.)
  • W277AL (103.3 FM; HIGHLANDS, NC; Owner: CHARISMA RADIO CORPORATION)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WROQ (101.1 FM; ANDERSON, SC; Owner: OBC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMYI (102.5 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCON-FM (99.3 FM; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WPPR (88.3 FM; DEMOREST, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

TV broadcast stations around Gumlog:

  • W22AC (Channel 22; HARTWELL & ROYSTON, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WNEG-TV (Channel 32; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WHNS (Channel 21; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
Gumlog fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Gumlog fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 55.8mTotal length
  • $30,188,000Total costs
  • 127,515Total average daily traffic
  • 7,225Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Gumlog, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gumlog, GA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LAVONIA, Gerrard Rd (Lat: 34.452750 Lon: -83.110667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 129.5 m, Call Sign: WQYN708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 11/21/2016, Expiration Date: 11/21/2026, 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:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gumlog, GA
  • 69.7%Electricity
  • 22.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gumlog, GA
  • 63.5%Electricity
  • 25.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.8%Wood


Gumlog compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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