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Palmetto, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 5,082 (88% urban, 12% rural).
Population change since 2000: +49.5%
Males: 2,311  (45.5%)
Females: 2,771  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

38.5 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 30268.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,924 (it was $32,286 in 2000)
Palmetto:

$54,924
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,636 (it was $15,097 in 2000)

Palmetto city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $167,929 (it was $82,300 in 2000)
Palmetto:

$167,929
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $262,058; detached houses: $270,323; townhouses or other attached units: $86,412

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,211.

March 2022 cost of living index in Palmetto: 99.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.7%
(3.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.1% for Black residents, 5.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 2.8% for other race residents, 30.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Palmetto, GA (2022)
    • 2,58154.9%Black alone
    • 1,02721.8%White alone
    • 82317.5%Hispanic
    • 2675.7%Two or more races
    • 240.5%Asian alone
    • 240.5%Other race alone

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According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 26 registered sex offenders living in Palmetto, Georgia as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palmetto is 201 to 1.


Crime rates in Palmetto by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(22.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.6)		2
(41.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(42.2)		2
(40.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(22.3)		1
(22.0)		2
(42.8)		0
(0.0)		1
(20.6)		1
(20.8)		1
(20.9)		1
(21.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(21.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		1
(19.1)		2
(44.6)		7
(153.9)		1
(21.4)		6
(125.7)		3
(61.9)		5
(104.0)		12
(251.0)		6
(126.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(63.3)		3
(61.3)		1
(20.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		30
(572.3)		22
(490.2)		16
(351.9)		20
(427.9)		7
(146.6)		8
(165.1)		7
(145.6)		11
(230.1)		6
(126.5)		11
(231.5)		7
(147.6)		5
(102.2)		3
(59.9)		3
(59.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		59
(1,126)		29
(646.2)		42
(923.7)		33
(706.0)		33
(691.1)		20
(412.7)		31
(644.6)		40
(836.8)		40
(843.2)		23
(484.0)		13
(274.1)		7
(143.1)		3
(59.9)		6
(118.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		63
(1,202)		48
(1,070)		54
(1,188)		52
(1,113)		44
(921.5)		69
(1,424)		88
(1,830)		78
(1,632)		63
(1,328)		54
(1,136)		80
(1,687)		54
(1,104)		25
(499.0)		35
(688.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		11
(209.8)		10
(222.8)		9
(197.9)		14
(299.5)		8
(167.5)		15
(309.5)		16
(332.7)		19
(397.5)		13
(274.0)		15
(315.7)		16
(337.3)		5
(102.2)		7
(139.7)		2
(39.3)
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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(40.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index263.8279.6262.2244.1165.7220.0305.1293.7214.2150.9263.3183.053.350.7

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 Palmetto, GA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 18 (16 officers - 15 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.19
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: Irish (4.6%), African (4.3%), American (4.0%), Ghanaian (2.3%), Barbadian (2.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 5.18 square miles.

Population density: 981 people per square mile   (low).

Palmetto, Georgia map

394 residents are foreign born (5.2% Latin America, 1.3% Africa, 1.0% Europe).

This city:

8.4%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,289 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,092 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Atlanta, GA (22.4 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (598.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tyrone, GA (2.3 miles ),
Fairburn, GA (2.4 miles ),
Chattahoochee Hills, GA (2.4 miles ),
Union City, GA (2.9 miles ),
Peachtree City, GA (3.2 miles ),
Newnan, GA (3.5 miles ),
Sharpsburg, GA (3.6 miles ),
Fairplay, GA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.52 N, Longitude: 84.67 W

Distribution of median household income in Palmetto, GA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Palmetto, GA in 2022

Property values in Palmetto, GA

Palmetto satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 13 buildings, average cost: $149,700
  • 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $152,200
  • 2020: 16 buildings, average cost: $130,400
  • 2019: 49 buildings, average cost: $107,700
  • 2018: 68 buildings, average cost: $112,000
  • 2017: 21 buildings, average cost: $111,400
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $178,500
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $151,300
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $166,800
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $146,700
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $137,300
  • 2007: 25 buildings, average cost: $132,300
  • 2006: 33 buildings, average cost: $84,500
  • 2005: 65 buildings, average cost: $74,800
  • 2004: 92 buildings, average cost: $84,700
  • 2003: 152 buildings, average cost: $84,600
  • 2002: 93 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2001: 54 buildings, average cost: $73,800
  • 2000: 33 buildings, average cost: $68,500
  • 1999: 35 buildings, average cost: $67,300
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $60,400
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $53,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Palmetto, GA residents
Average permit cost in Palmetto, GA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Georgia:

2.9%
Historical population in Palmetto, GA
Historical housing units in Palmetto, GA

Population change in the 1990s: +742 (+27.9%).
Most common industries in Palmetto, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.3%)
  • Health care (7.8%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (3.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Palmetto, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.0%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.8%)

Average climate in Palmetto, 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 CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.4. This is worse than average.

City:

93.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.282. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.282
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2008 was 15.3. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.3
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.12. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.12
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.4
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.00340. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00340
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Palmetto-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.6 miles away from the Palmetto city center injured 46 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/5/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.0 miles away from the city center injured 23 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Palmetto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 127.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 87.0 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 149.5 miles away from Palmetto center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 162.6 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 225.1 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 Fulton County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Palmetto:

  • NRA PALMETTO (500 WALNUT WAY)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Palmetto:

  • FAIRBURN HEALTH CARE CTR, INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; FAIRBURN, GA)
  • UNION CITY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; UNION CITY, GA)
  • CHRISTIAN CITY CONV CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; UNION CITY, GA)
  • SOUTHLAND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; PEACHTREE CITY, GA)
  • CHATTAHOOCHEE HEALTH CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; ATLANTA, GA)
  • NEWNAN DIALYSIS UNIT (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; NEWNAN, GA)
  • PIEDMONT FAYETTE HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; FAYETTEVILLE, GA)

Airports located in Palmetto:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palmetto:

  • Atlanta Metropolitan State College (about 20 miles; Atlanta, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,437)
  • Atlanta Technical College (about 21 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 4,217)
  • Clayton State University (about 21 miles; Morrow, GA; FT enrollment: 5,844)
  • Morehouse College (about 22 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,379)
  • Spelman College (about 22 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,383)
  • Clark Atlanta University (about 22 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 3,201)
  • Georgia State University (about 23 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 30,264)

Public high school in Palmetto:

Public elementary/middle school in Palmetto:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Palmetto Fire Department Station 31 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Palmetto: Ramah Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Fulton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.4%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.2%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Palmetto in 2010:

  • 38 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 33 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 6 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities

Banks with branches in Palmetto (2011 data):

  • PNC Bank, National Association: Roosevelt Highway Branch at 9115 Roosevelt Highway (Highway 29), branch established on 1990/06/18. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The

For population 15 years and over in Palmetto:

Marital status in Palmetto, GA
  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 48.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 15.0%

For population 25 years and over in Palmetto:

  • High school or higher: 86.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.1
Georgia average:

12.2

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

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Religion statistics for Palmetto, GA (based on Fulton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant204,409357
Mainline Protestant166,727153
Catholic91,39118
Black Protestant90,642135
Other50,07586
Orthodox2,4966
None314,841-
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: 190
Fulton County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
This county:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 59
Here:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 298
Fulton County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1,102
Fulton County:

11.10 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

8.6%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Fulton County:

23.2%
State:

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

15.1%
State:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.1%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.9%
State:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Palmetto:

29.9
Georgia:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

20.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

13.2%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Palmetto:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Palmetto:

35.3%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

53.9%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Palmetto:

80.9%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Palmetto, 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
Firefighters 23$59,996$31,3020$0
Police Protection - Officers 15$63,231$50,5850$0
Streets and Highways 5$13,591$32,6180$0
Judicial and Legal 4$9,549$28,6470$0
Other Government Administration 4$19,165$57,4957$4,750
Water Supply 3$15,387$61,5480$0
Electric Power 3$11,490$45,9600$0
Sewerage 2$9,694$58,1640$0
Financial Administration 1$5,201$62,4120$0
Fire - Other 1$7,952$95,4240$0
Totals for Government 61$215,256$42,3457$4,750

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

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $24,000 ($4.72)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,259,000 ($247.74)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,142,000 ($224.71)
    Central Staff Services: $845,000 ($166.27)
    Regular Highways: $328,000 ($64.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $228,000 ($44.86)
    Sewerage: $88,000 ($17.32)
    Electric Utilities: $86,000 ($16.92)
    General - Other: $62,000 ($12.20)
    Water Utilities: $60,000 ($11.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $191,000 ($37.58)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $37,000 ($7.28)
    Local Fire Protection: $35,000 ($6.89)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($0.79)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,310,000 ($257.77)
    Other: $413,000 ($81.27)
    Solid Waste Management: $329,000 ($64.74)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $162,000 ($31.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,150,000 ($226.29)
    Other: $163,000 ($32.07)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $62,000 ($12.20)
    Sale of Property: $19,000 ($3.74)
    General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($1.18)
    Rents: $5,000 ($0.98)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.20)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $3,698,000 ($727.67)
    Water Utilities: $425,000 ($83.63)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $65,000 ($12.79)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($0.79)
  • Tax - Property: $903,000 ($177.69)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $280,000 ($55.10)
    Other License: $156,000 ($30.70)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $83,000 ($16.33)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $69,000 ($13.58)
    Public Utilities Sales: $66,000 ($12.99)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,372,000 ($1253.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,769,000 ($1135.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $603,000 ($118.65)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $404,000 ($79.50)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,500,000 ($295.16)

11.63% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($85,149 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.63%
Georgia average:

10.21%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($76 average AGI)
Fulton County:

0.01%
Georgia average:

0.04%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from DeKalb County, GA  2.00% ($78,014 average AGI)
from Cobb County, GA  1.16% ($88,484)
from Gwinnett County, GA  0.76% ($72,685)


12.21% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($93,086 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

12.21%
Georgia average:

9.60%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($58 average AGI)
Fulton County:

0.01%
Georgia average:

0.03%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to DeKalb County, GA  2.16% ($84,398 average AGI)
to Cobb County, GA  1.47% ($83,606)
to Gwinnett County, GA  0.86% ($69,364)
Businesses in Palmetto, GA
NameCountNameCount
Advance Auto Parts1H&R Block1
Dairy Queen1McDonald's1
Domino's Pizza1U-Haul2
FedEx1Waffle House1

Strongest AM radio stations in Palmetto:

  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • 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)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WAOS (1600 AM; 20 kW; AUSTELL, GA; Owner: LA FAVORITA, INC.)
  • WGKA (1190 AM; 25 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WDWD (590 AM; 5 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palmetto:

  • WHTA (107.9 FM; HAMPTON, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPZE (97.5 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: ROA LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBZY-FM (96.7 FM; PEACHTREE CITY, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WWWQ (100.5 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WNNX (99.7 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WNNX LICO, INC.)
  • WRFG (89.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: RADIO FREE GEORGIA BROADCASTING FOUNDATION INC)
  • WSB-FM (98.5 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSTR (94.1 FM; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WVEE (103.3 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WZGC (92.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ATLANTA)
  • WKHX-FM (101.5 FM; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WAMJ (102.5 FM; MABLETON, GA; Owner: NEW MABLETON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKLS (96.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLTM (94.9 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • WABE (90.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF ATLANTA)

TV broadcast stations around Palmetto:

  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
  • WSB-TV (Channel 2; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WSB-TV HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAGA (Channel 5; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXIA-TV (Channel 11; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • WHSG (Channel 63; MONROE, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WUPA (Channel 69; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF ATLANTA INC.)
  • WANN-LP (Channel 32; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDTA-LP (Channel 53; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WATL (Channel 36; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WATL, LLC)
  • WTBS (Channel 17; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SUPERSTATION, INC.)
  • WPBA (Channel 30; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA)
  • WGCL-TV (Channel 46; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WTHC-LP (Channel 42; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: THE ATLANTA CHANNEL, INC.)
  • WANX-LP (Channel 26; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: PRISM BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WIRE-CA (Channel 40; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W24AL (Channel 24; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WSKC-LP (Channel 59; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: KM LPTV OF ATLANTA, L.L.C.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WATC (Channel 57; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W52CL (Channel 52; MACON, GA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Palmetto fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Palmetto fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 26.9mTotal length
  • $6,109,000Total costs
  • 208,710Total average daily traffic
  • 7,831Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Palmetto, GA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Palmetto, GA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Palmetto)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 858 Ft Nw Of Greensprings Rd Xing Csx (Lat: 33.537611 Lon: -84.631056), Type: Pole, Structure height: 2 m, Call Sign: WPKZ377,
    Assigned Frequencies: 911.500 MHz, 915.000 MHz, 918.500 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/2022, Expiration Date: 10/16/2032, Certifier: S B Watson, Registrant: Csx Transportation, 6735 Southpoint Dr S, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 279-6938, Fax: (904) 332-6048, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 9125 Roosevelt Hwy (Lat: 33.527750 Lon: -84.662472), Call Sign: WQEV870,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.212 MHz, 464.037 MHz, 464.237 MHz, 464.062 MHz, 464.262 MHz, 464.087 MHz, 464.287 MHz, 464.112 MHz, 464.312 MHz, 464.137 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 04/28/2006, Expiration Date: 04/28/2016, Cancellation Date: 07/02/2016, Certifier: Jeannie A Sexton, Registrant: Erc Parts, Inc., 4001 Cobb International Blvd., Kennesaw, GA 30152, Phone: (800) 241-6880, Fax: (770) 951-1875, Email:

  • 8400 Tatum Rd (Lat: 33.534444 Lon: -84.636944), Call Sign: WQNM252,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.837 MHz, 457.412 MHz, 457.812 MHz, 457.862 MHz, Grant Date: 03/21/2011, Expiration Date: 03/21/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/22/2021, Certifier: Cesar Guerrero, Registrant: Tba Communications, 6302 Benjamin Rd #408, Tampa, FL 33634, Phone: (813) 249-1605, Fax: (813) 249-1705, Email:

  • CANNON GATE, 807 Collinsworth Road (Lat: 33.505889 Lon: -84.649806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 105.5 m, Call Sign: WQNY386,
    Assigned Frequencies: 771.081 MHz, 771.631 MHz, 772.406 MHz, 772.681 MHz, 773.456 MHz, 769.356 MHz, 774.456 MHz, 774.731 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2021, Expiration Date: 07/06/2031, Certifier: Jay Jones, Registrant: Engineering Associates, LLC, 103 Commercial Ave, Carrollton, GA 30117, Phone: (770) 834-7704, Fax: (770) 836-1492, Email:

  • Lat: 33.531417 Lon: -84.650861, Call Sign: WRVS734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.437 MHz, 452.487 MHz, 456.437 MHz, 456.712 MHz, 457.487 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2022, Expiration Date: 12/31/2032, Certifier: Cortez Gooch, Registrant: Promarketing, Inc, 30 Chapin Road, Suite 1202, Pine Brook, NJ 07058, Phone: (973) 987-3003, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • PALMETTO, Williams Road (Lat: 33.526222 Lon: -84.624667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Overall height: 53.6 m, Call Sign: WMG823,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2014, Certifier: Brian D Kidney, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • PALMETTO, Palmetto High School 505 Carlton Rd (Lat: 33.531778 Lon: -84.669389), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 55.5 m, Call Sign: WNEQ437, Licensee ID: L00136569,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, 6675.00 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 6845.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/03/2022, Expiration Date: 12/08/2032, Registrant: County Of Fulton, 130 Peachtree St Sw Suite 3147, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404) 612-7904, Email:

  • PALMETTO, Williams Rd (Lat: 33.526222 Lon: -84.624639), Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WPJF820,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6785.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2001, Certifier: J. Vann Vogel, Registrant: Verizon Wireless (Vaw) LLC, One Verizon Place, Alpharetta, GA 30004-8511, Phone: (678) 339-4277, Fax: (678) 339-8552, Email:

  • PALMETTO, Lat: 33.558333 Lon: -84.777222, Call Sign: WPWZ300, Licensee ID: L00578749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.268 MHz, Grant Date: 06/13/2013, Expiration Date: 02/13/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2023, Certifier: William H Shell, Registrant: City Of Palmetto

  • PALMETTO, Carlton Road At Pine Grove Apts (Lat: 33.531778 Lon: -84.669111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQCF288,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6800.62 MHz, Grant Date: 02/17/2005, Expiration Date: 02/17/2015, Cancellation Date: 04/25/2015, Certifier: David Patterson, Registrant: Motorola, 1000 Albernathy Rd., Bldg 400 , Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30028, Phone: (770) 673-5027, Fax: (770) 673-5091

  • PALMETTO, 8320 Gullat Rd (026125 / Palmetto Grid) (Lat: 33.532917 Lon: -84.617361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 60.3 m, Overall height: 63.3 m, Call Sign: WQWN301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 10/08/2015, Expiration Date: 10/08/2025, 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:

  • CANNONGATE, 807 Collinsworth Road (Lat: 33.505889 Lon: -84.649806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 99.1 m, Overall height: 105.5 m, Call Sign: WRCZ835, Licensee ID: L00002964,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2019, Expiration Date: 03/07/2029, Certifier: Jay Jones, Registrant: Coweta County, 195 International Park, Newnan, GA 30265, Phone: (770) 254-2650, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Palmetto)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2845L, N2845L, N-2845L, Serial Number: 17256045, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 04/25/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 01/14/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald W Shenk, 8019 Wilkerson Ln, Palmetto, GA 30268
  • Aircraft: KANAR STEPHEN P CHRISTEN EAGLE II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 48SK, N48SK, N-48SK, Serial Number: KANAR 0001, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 01/27/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 03/31/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Darrell Garn, 77 Shady Way, Palmetto, GA 30268
  • Aircraft: EXTRA FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH EA 300/L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-540 SER (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 630SM, N630SM, N-630SM, Serial Number: 093, Year manufactured: 1999, Airworthiness Date: 09/02/1999, Certificate Issue Date: 09/30/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Plane Cash LLC, 77 Shady Way, Palmetto, GA 30268
  • Aircraft: BEECH B19 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6659R, N6659R, N-6659R, Serial Number: MB-743, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 11/19/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/26/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Darrell L Garn, 77 Shady Way, Palmetto, GA 30268
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 80414, N80414, N-80414, Serial Number: 17266576, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 02/05/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 04/11/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Darrell L Garn, 77 Shady Way, Palmetto, GA 30268

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$93,3100$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$83,950
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0104.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Palmetto, GA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Palmetto, GA - Value

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 43. The highest number of reported fires - 74 took place in 2008, and the least - 3 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Palmetto, GA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (47.9%), and Structure Fires (35.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Palmetto, GA
    • 28947.9%Outside Fires
    • 21235.2%Structure Fires
    • 9816.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 40.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Palmetto, GA
Most common first names in Palmetto, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James4169.8 years
John3972.3 years
William3573.8 years
Robert2970.7 years
Mary2778.4 years
Charles2469.9 years
Annie1781.6 years
George1676.7 years
Willie1569.3 years
Ruby1479.0 years
Most common last names in Palmetto, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3179.2 years
Jones2374.7 years
Turner1669.1 years
Johnson1575.9 years
Williams1576.5 years
Jackson1476.8 years
Wilson1371.5 years
Phillips1277.6 years
Adams1167.9 years
Thompson1177.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Palmetto, GA
  • 50.6%Electricity
  • 43.8%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Palmetto, GA
  • 72.8%Electricity
  • 24.9%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Palmetto compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 15 pilots and 56 other airmen in this city.
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