Suches, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 894.
Males: 453  (50.7%)
Females: 441  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

48.2 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30572

Estimated median household income in 2021: $70,610 (it was $41,902 in 2000)
Suches:

$70,610
GA:

$66,559

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $91,064 (it was $48,750 in 2000)

Suches CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $268,064 (it was $109,100 in 2000)
Suches:

$268,064
GA:

$249,700
March 2022 cost of living index in Suches: 86.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Suches, GA (2000)
    • 72597.3%White alone
    • 60.8%Two or more races
    • 40.5%Black alone
    • 40.5%Hispanic
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Suches, Georgia as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Suches is 894 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2800 feet

Land area: 74.7 square miles.

Population density: 12 people per square mile   (very low).

Suches, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Suches CCD:

0.4% ($419)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johns Creek, GA (48.4 miles , pop. 76,728).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (69.5 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (530.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Blairsville, GA (3.4 miles ),
Three Sisters Mountains, GA (3.7 miles ),
Dahlonega, GA (3.7 miles ),
Ivylog, GA (3.8 miles ),
Morganton, GA (4.0 miles ),
Rich Mountain, GA (4.1 miles ),
Yonah, GA (4.2 miles ),
Helen, GA (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 34.72 N, Longitude: 84.05 W

Area code: 706

Distribution of median household income in Suches, GA in 2021
Suches satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

3.1%
Georgia:

3.3%
Most common industries in Suches, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Social assistance (9.3%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Private households (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Public administration (14.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Private households (15.6%)
  • Educational services (13.5%)
  • Social assistance (12.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (8.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Office supplies & stationery stores (6.4%)
Most common occupations in Suches, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.0%)
  • Top executives (7.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Financial managers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Top executives (12.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Financial managers (5.6%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (19.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.5%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)

Average climate in Suches, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Suches, Georgia average temperatures Suches, Georgia average precipitation Suches, Georgia humidity Suches, Georgia wind speed Suches, Georgia snowfall Suches, Georgia sunshine Suches, Georgia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 55.8. This is better than average.

City:

55.8
U.S.:

74.2
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 0.00139. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00139
U.S.:

0.00984

Tornado activity:

Suches-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 27% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Suches place center killed 6 people and injured 30 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 21.4 miles away from the place center killed 4 people and injured 26 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Suches-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 65% 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 91.4 miles away from Suches center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 106.7 miles away from Suches center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from Suches center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 91.4 miles away from Suches 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 205.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from the city 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 Union County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Suches:

  • APPALACHIAN HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; BLAIRSVILLE, GA)
  • UNION GENERAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; BLAIRSVILLE, GA)
  • UNION COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; BLAIRSVILLE, GA)
  • CHESTATEE REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; DAHLONEGA, GA)

Airports located in Suches:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Suches:

  • University of North Georgia (about 14 miles; Dahlonega, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,445)
  • Piedmont College (about 31 miles; Demorest, GA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Brenau University (about 32 miles; Gainesville, GA; FT enrollment: 2,341)
  • Lanier Technical College (about 36 miles; Oakwood, GA; FT enrollment: 2,435)
  • Georgia Gwinnett College (about 52 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 7,993)
  • Gwinnett Technical College (about 53 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 5,138)
  • Dalton State College (about 55 miles; Dalton, GA; FT enrollment: 3,846)

Public high school in Suches:

  • WOODY GAP HIGH/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 2331 STATE HIGHWAY 60, Grades: KG-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Suches: Mulky Gap Camping Area (A), Cooper Creek Recreation Site (B), Mulky Recreation Site (C), Blue Ridge Ranger Station (D), Gooch Gap Trail Shelter (E), Union County Fire Department Station 11 (F), Union County Fire Department Station 5 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Suches include: Harmony Church (A), Pleasant Valley Church (B), Mount Airy Church (C), Mount Lebanon Church (D), Mount Zion Church (E), Corinth Church (F), Mount Pleasant Church Number 2 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: White Cemetery (1), Woody Cemetery (2), Cavender Cemetery (3), Harkins Cemetery (4), Corinth Cemetery (5), Mount Airy Cemetery (6), Mount Lebanon Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Lake Winfield Scott (A), Woody Lake (B), Woody Lake Dam (C), Eagles Nest Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Turkey Creek (A), Tom Jones Branch (B), Tigue Branch (C), Suches Creek (D), Soapstone Branch (E), Slaughter Creek (F), Sally Spillers Branch (G), Quebec Branch (H), Pretty Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Suches include: Cooper Creek Scenic Area (1), Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Union 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:

2.2 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.2%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.4%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

0.9%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Suches:

Marital status in Suches, GA
  • Never married: 12.1%
  • Now married: 75.1%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 3.2%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Suches:

  • High school or higher: 70.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.4
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Suches, GA (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,79342
Mainline Protestant1,7478
Catholic1,5642
Other913
None7,161-
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
Union County:

2.38 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Here:

9.04 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Union County:

10.00 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

12.7%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Union County:

26.6%
Georgia:

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

9.7%
State:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Suches:

  • WDGR (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: SMALL TOWN RADIO OF GEORGIA, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDUN (550 AM; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: JWJ PROPERTIRS, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WLBA (1130 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GAINESVILLE, GA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Suches:

  • WKHC (104.3 FM; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFQS (91.3 FM; FRANKLIN, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WCVP-FM (95.9 FM; ROBBINSVILLE, NC; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNGU (89.5 FM; DAHLONEGA, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W234AG (94.7 FM; CHATSWORTH, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHEL (105.1 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNGC (106.1 FM; TOCCOA, GA; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING OF PENSACOLA, INC)
  • WTFH (89.9 FM; HELEN, GA; Owner: TOCCOA FALLS COLLEGE)
  • WCON-FM (99.3 FM; CORNELIA, GA; Owner: HABERSHAM BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WRBN (104.1 FM; CLAYTON, GA; Owner: SUTTON RADIOCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • W221AW (92.1 FM; NORTH CANTON, GA; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WWEV-FM (91.5 FM; CUMMING, GA; Owner: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION)
  • WPPR (88.3 FM; DEMOREST, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W214AS (90.7 FM; WALESKA, GA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WNSY (100.1 FM; TALKING ROCK, GA; Owner: CHARLES A. MCCLURE)
  • WPPL (103.9 FM; BLUE RIDGE, GA; Owner: FANNIN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAZX-FM (101.9 FM; CLEVELAND, GA; Owner: WAZX-FM, INC)
  • WBCX (89.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: BRENAU COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Suches:

  • W50AB (Channel 50; HIAWASSEE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)

Suches fatal accident list:

Aug 1, 2020 10:00 PM, Sr-60 Morganton Hwy, Lat: 34.736378, Lon: -84.090792, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 557 Shelton Drive (117515) (Lat: 34.695694 Lon: -84.021806), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN697
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Carol L TackerRegistrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • BLACK TOWER, Black Mountain Fire Tower Ga Hwy 60 (Lat: 34.675000 Lon: -84.005833), Type: Bant, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: KXM716,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 07/07/2014, Expiration Date: 06/09/2024, Registrant: Mobile Communications, 526 Oak St, Gainesville, GA 30501, Phone: (770) 536-2066, Fax: (770) 531-9362, Email:
  • UNION RPTR, 153 Ga Hwy 60 (Lat: 34.674750 Lon: -84.005778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: WQOW264,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.120 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2022, Expiration Date: 02/14/2032, Certifier: Ralph Bevan, Registrant: Gta / Gfc Union/Fannin South, 5645 Riggins Mill Road, Dry Branch, GA 31020, Phone: (478) 751-3494, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BLACK MTN, Black Mountain Fire Tower Ga Hwy 60 (Lat: 34.674778 Lon: -84.005917), Type: Mast, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WQZG618, Licensee ID: L01589589,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2017, Expiration Date: 05/10/2027, Certifier: Jeff Cantrell, Registrant: Lumpkin County 911, 57 C Pinetree Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533, Phone: (706) 482-2668, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Suches)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1357Y, N1357Y, N-1357Y, Serial Number: 17249057, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1961, Certificate Issue Date: 04/21/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Robert L House, Po Box 72, Suches, GA 30572

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Suches, GA
  • 67.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.8%Electricity
  • 13.4%Wood
  • 4.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Suches, GA
  • 52.8%Electricity
  • 47.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Suches compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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