Whigham, Georgia

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Population in 2022: 381 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.6%
Males: 202  (53.2%)
Females: 179  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

43.8 years
Georgia median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 39897.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,970 (it was $22,639 in 2000)
Whigham:

$59,970
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,338 (it was $11,103 in 2000)

Whigham city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $169,321 (it was $51,000 in 2000)
Whigham:

$169,321
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $105,724; detached houses: $135,661; mobile homes: $51,749

Median gross rent in 2022: $911.

March 2022 cost of living index in Whigham: 80.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.1%
(7.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Whigham, GA (2022)
    • 46373.3%White alone
    • 12419.6%Black alone
    • 284.4%Hispanic
    • 50.8%Two or more races

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



According to our research of Georgia and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Whigham, Georgia as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whigham is 45 to 1.


Crime rates in Whigham by year

Type

2010

2011

2013

2014

2015

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(636.9)
1
(209.6)
2
(415.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(415.8)
12
(2,526)
2
(430.1)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
45
(9,356)
30
(6,316)
7
(1,505)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(1,263)
1
(215.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index127.441.9486.5530.5107.5

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 Whigham, GA

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.17
Georgia average:

2.45
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Ancestries: American (26.0%), English (17.8%), Irish (7.9%), Scottish (3.0%), Italian (2.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 270 feet

Land area: 1.18 square miles.

Population density: 322 people per square mile   (very low).

Whigham, Georgia map

18 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe, 0.8% Latin America).

This city:

2.8%
Georgia:

10.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,319 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,513 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tallahassee, FL (30.1 miles , pop. 150,624).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (153.9 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (664.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Climax, GA (2.5 miles ),
Cairo, GA (2.6 miles ),
Calvary-Reno, GA (3.2 miles ),
Lime Sink, GA (3.2 miles ),
Calvary, GA (3.3 miles),
Attapulgus, GA (3.7 miles ),
Spence, GA (3.7 miles ),
Bainbridge, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 30.88 N, Longitude: 84.32 W

Area code: 229

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

2.8%
Georgia:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+1.3%).
Most common industries in Whigham, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Public administration (9.1%)
  • Food (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.1%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Food (8.0%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Whigham, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)
  • Construction laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.2%)
  • Construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (9.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.6%)

Average climate in Whigham, Georgia

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Tornado activity:

Whigham-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Whigham city center killed 6 people and injured 15 people and caused $5 million in damages.

On 2/13/2000, a category F3 tornado 20.0 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 175 people and caused $20 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Whigham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 175.5 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 232.8 miles away from Whigham center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 261.0 miles away from Whigham 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 244.6 miles away from Whigham center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 261.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 282.3 miles away from Whigham center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Grady County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Whigham:

  • HERITAGE INN OF WHIGHAM (ROUTE 179 BOX 46)
  • PINEWOOD NURSING CENTER (433 NORTH MCGRIFF STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Whigham:

  • GRADY COUNTY DIALYSIS FACILITY (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CAIRO, GA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 14 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)
  • VNA OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA INC (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)
  • RCG - BAINBRIDGE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)
  • FLINT RIVER HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BAINBRIDGE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whigham:

  • Bainbridge State College (about 13 miles; Bainbridge, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,308)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 31 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida State University (about 31 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 32 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • Albany Technical College (about 48 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,707)
  • Albany State University (about 49 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 3,662)
  • Darton State College (about 49 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)

Public elementary/middle school in Whigham:

See full list of schools located in Whigham

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The nearest city with 1,000,000 people to Whigham is Atlanta, GA, not Houston, TX.

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Grady County Volunteer Fire Department Whigham Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Birthplace of: Micalvin Hammonds - College basketball player (Mercer Bears).

Grady County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.2%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.1%
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: 0.0% of all households
80 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
134 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Whigham (2011 data):

  • Capital City Bank: Whigham Branch at 126 E. Broad Avenue, branch established on 1973/03/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,617.3 mil, Deposits: $2,181.2 mil, headquarters in Tallahassee, FL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 74 total offices, Holding Company: Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Whigham:

Marital status in Whigham, GA
  • Never married: 37.4%
  • Now married: 39.5%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Whigham:

  • High school or higher: 84.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Georgia average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whigham, GA (based on Grady County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,34736
Mainline Protestant1,53912
Black Protestant1,1908
Catholic6151
Other2262
None11,094-
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: 4
Grady County:

1.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Grady County:

7.22 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

4.41 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

12.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Grady County:

31.3%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.0%
State:

14.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

55.2%
Georgia:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.4%
Georgia:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Whigham:

28.5
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.3%
Georgia:

20.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.2%
Georgia:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Whigham:

35.6%
Georgia:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

57.3%
Georgia:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Whigham:

79.6%
Georgia:

80.8%

More about Health and Nutrition of Whigham, 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
Police Protection - Officers 3$11,656$46,6240$0
Water Supply 1$2,856$34,2720$0
Electric Power 1$5,328$63,9360$0
Police - Other 1$2,201$26,4121$443
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,234
Totals for Government 6$22,041$44,0828$1,677

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

  • Construction - Electric Utilities: $94,000 ($246.72)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,525,000 ($4002.62)
    Police Protection: $235,000 ($616.80)
    Central Staff Services: $167,000 ($438.32)
    Solid Waste Management: $110,000 ($288.71)
    Regular Highways: $54,000 ($141.73)
    Water Utilities: $43,000 ($112.86)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($76.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $17,000 ($44.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($18.37)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($2.62)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($144.36)
    Sewerage: $43,000 ($112.86)
    Other: $29,000 ($76.12)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $46,000 ($120.73)
    Other: $11,000 ($28.87)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $37,000 ($97.11)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($5.25)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,007,000 ($2643.04)
    Water Utilities: $65,000 ($170.60)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $15,000 ($39.37)
  • Tax - Property: $56,000 ($146.98)
    Insurance Premiums Sales: $27,000 ($70.87)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $16,000 ($41.99)
    Other: $4,000 ($10.50)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($10.50)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($7.87)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $24,000 ($62.99)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($31.50)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($31.50)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $834,000 ($2188.98)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $97,000 ($254.59)

Strongest AM radio stations in Whigham:

  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WGRA (790 AM; 1 kW; CAIRO, GA; Owner: LOVETT BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, INC)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMGA (1130 AM; 10 kW; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: RADIO MOULTRIE, INC.)
  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCVC (1330 AM; daytime; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WHBT (1410 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL)
  • WNLS (1270 AM; 5 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whigham:

  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKVH (91.9 FM; MONTICELLO, FL; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WFSU-FM (88.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTNT-FM (94.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWLD (102.3 FM; CAIRO, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTLY (107.1 FM; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGLF (104.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBGE (101.9 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: JOHN H. WIGGINS)
  • WZND (105.3 FM; HEADLAND, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBZE (98.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAIB (103.1 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHTF (104.9 FM; HAVANA, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXSR (101.5 FM; QUINCY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBWT (100.7 FM; MIDWAY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGWD (93.3 FM; GRETNA, FL; Owner: DE-COL INCORPORATED)
  • WEGT (99.9 FM; LAFAYETTE, FL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • W250AF (97.9 FM; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Whigham:

  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WVUP-CA (Channel 45; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION CORPORATION, INC.)
  • WTBC-LP (Channel 65; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH, INC.)
  • W19CP (Channel 19; MOULTRIE, GA; Owner: TIFT AREA TV)
  • W38CM (Channel 22; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WALB (Channel 10; ALBANY, GA; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W35BN (Channel 35; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: DEEPAK VISWANATH)
  • W02CI (Channel 2; CAIRO/THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: CEE, INC.)
  • WFXL (Channel 31; ALBANY, GA; Owner: WAITT LICENSE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • WBXT-CA (Channel 56; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

Whigham fatal accident list:

Jan 11, 2019 08:20 PM, Us-Sr38, Lat: 30.883439, Lon: -84.326233, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 24, 2016 07:42 AM, Melton Brinson Road, Lat: 30.868644, Lon: -84.358803, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Nov 25, 2016 09:33 AM, Cr-477, Lat: 30.856681, Lon: -84.314169, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 20, 2011 03:50 PM, Sr-38, Lat: 30.883314, Lon: -84.323694, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 18, 1992 04:50 PM, Sr38, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Feb 25, 1979 10:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.3mTotal length
  • $5,502,000Total costs
  • 21,650Total average daily traffic
  • 3,113Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,725Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

63 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Whigham)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • City Hall Main St (Lat: 30.877972 Lon: -84.331861), Call Sign: KNHS748, Licensee ID: L00099169,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.875 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/1998, Expiration Date: 10/19/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/21/2003, Registrant: City Of Whigham, City Hall, Whigham, GA 31797

  • City Hall Main St (Lat: 30.877972 Lon: -84.331861), Call Sign: KNGF887,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.905 MHz, 154.935 MHz, 155.010 MHz, 155.370 MHz, Grant Date: 03/28/2013, Expiration Date: 03/30/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/22/2023, Registrant: Universal Licensing Service, 3419 Via Lido 609, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908, Phone: (877) 677-3639, Fax: (949) 515-2544

  • L6, Lat: 30.881833 Lon: -84.355444, Call Sign: KUZ896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.785 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2014, Expiration Date: 12/07/2024, Certifier: L W Allen, Registrant: Csx Transportation Inc, 6735 Southpoint Dr S Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216, Phone: (904) 490-3009, Fax: (904) 490-3093, Email:

  • Railroad Ave (Lat: 30.891861 Lon: -84.324639), Call Sign: KZN309,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/1996, Expiration Date: 02/20/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/22/2001, Registrant: M & M Poultry Farms Inc Dba Cash Carry Feeds Inc, Whigham, GA 31797, Phone: (912) 762-4171


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • State Park Rd (Lat: 30.923778 Lon: -84.272389), Overall height: 133.8 m, Call Sign: WNTW876,
    Assigned Frequencies: 958.350 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/1995, Expiration Date: 04/05/2000, Cancellation Date: 07/09/2000, Phone: (912) 228-0610

  • STATE PARK, 2 Miles N Of Us Hwy 84 On State Park Road (Lat: 30.923778 Lon: -84.272111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 128 m, Overall height: 133.8 m, Call Sign: WPRX679,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 954.750 MHz, Grant Date: 03/09/2021, Expiration Date: 03/13/2031, Certifier: Tonya Griffin, Registrant: Decatur-Grady 911, 309 Airport Rd, Bainbridge, GA 39817, Phone: (229) 248-3860, Email:

  • LODGETOWN, 150 Yards Se Of Intersection Of Coker Rd And Arline Road (Lat: 31.068917 Lon: -84.290139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQPW678,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 07/26/2022, Expiration Date: 08/31/2032, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KE4URL, Licensee ID: L00282961, Grant Date: 11/20/2014, Expiration Date: 01/18/2025, Registrant: Nirmal Singh, 270 Sherman Rd, Whigham, GA 39897

  • Call Sign: KF4WF, Licensee ID: L00634608, Grant Date: 03/01/2024, Expiration Date: 03/01/2034, Certifier: Thomas D Farnsworth, Registrant: Thomas D Farnsworth, 3912 Old 179 South, Whigham, GA 39897

  • Call Sign: N4OLW, Licensee ID: L00722769, Grant Date: 07/16/2016, Expiration Date: 07/16/2026, Certifier: Edward J F Mallory, Registrant: Edward J F Mallory, 112 Silver Eagle Dr, Whigham, GA 39897

  • Call Sign: KK4ZYC, Licensee ID: L01855289, Grant Date: 04/04/2014, Expiration Date: 04/04/2024, Certifier: Jimmy Jones, Registrant: Jimmy Jones, 320 Bell Dixon Road, Whigham, GA 39897

  • Call Sign: KM4JKU, Licensee ID: L01933329, Grant Date: 03/31/2015, Expiration Date: 03/31/2025, Certifier: Clauden F Jones, Registrant: Clauden F Jones, 320 Bell Dixon Rd, Whigham, GA 39897

  • Call Sign: KM4VYY, Licensee ID: L02045270, Grant Date: 08/15/2016, Expiration Date: 08/15/2026, Certifier: Roger W Holleger, Registrant: Roger W Holleger, 767 Mizpah Rd, Whigham, GA 39879-2624


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CGS AVIATION HAWK SPORT (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 447 (40 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 447HK, N447HK, N-447HK, Serial Number: H-SSC-909-TD-R447, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 04/15/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/12/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Emory E Moore, 302 Nottingham Dr Nw, Whigham, GA 39897
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/28/2018
  • Aircraft: QUAD CITY AIRCRAFT CO CHALLENGER I (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 447 (40 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 347JH, N347JH, N-347JH, Serial Number: 0295R0548, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 10/09/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/25/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Garry L Meredith, 302 Nottingham Dr Nw, Whigham, GA 39897
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/14/2017

Most common first names in Whigham, GA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3470.0 years
Mary3479.7 years
James3275.8 years
William3176.0 years
Willie2672.2 years
Robert2074.7 years
Annie1884.0 years
Charlie1374.5 years
George1372.5 years
Maggie1283.1 years
Most common last names in Whigham, GA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Harrison3679.0 years
Johnson2273.7 years
Mobley1978.3 years
Harrell1877.6 years
Jones1673.6 years
Smith1682.3 years
Moore1680.0 years
Walden1576.3 years
Ponder1473.6 years
Thomas1478.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whigham, GA
  • 94.1%Electricity
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whigham, GA
  • 88.2%Electricity
  • 7.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Whigham compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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