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Godfrey, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 1,564.
Males: 793  (50.7%)
Females: 771  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 30650

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,299 (it was $36,903 in 2000)
Godfrey:

$76,299
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,554 (it was $16,947 in 2000)

Godfrey CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $403,430 (it was $111,000 in 2000)
Godfrey:

$403,430
GA:

$297,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Godfrey: 89.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Godfrey, GA (2000)
    • 1,04378.1%White alone
    • 21416.0%Black alone
    • 544.0%Hispanic
    • 231.7%Two or more races
    • 10.07%American Indian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 616 feet

Land area: 71.4 square miles.

Population density: 22 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.5% ($567)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Athens, GA (33.2 miles , pop. 76,500).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (53.6 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (620.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shady Dale, GA (2.6 miles ),
Madison, GA (2.8 miles ),
Newborn, GA (3.1 miles ),
Rutledge, GA (3.3 miles ),
Buckhead, GA (3.4 miles ),
Mansfield, GA (3.4 miles ),
Eatonton, GA (3.7 miles ),
Eudora, GA (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.49 N, Longitude: 83.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

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

2.6%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Godfrey, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.7%)
  • Wood products (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.1%)
  • Wood products (11.1%)
  • Construction (10.8%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.7%)
  • Educational services (5.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (21.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.3%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Godfrey, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Lawyers (4.2%)

Average climate in Godfrey, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2008 was 78.3. This is about average.

City:

78.3
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 12.3. This is significantly worse than average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

12.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Godfrey-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 19% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/22/1992, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.7 miles away from the Godfrey place center killed 5 people and injured 86 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/24/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Godfrey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 22% 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 65.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 139.0 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 139.0 miles away from Godfrey center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 161.9 miles away from Godfrey 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 248.7 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 214.9 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 Morgan County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Storms: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Godfrey:

  • MADISON KIDNEY CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MADISON, GA)
  • MORGAN MEMORIAL HOSP TRAN CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MADISON, GA)
  • MADISON HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MADISON, GA)
  • JASPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; MONTICELLO, GA)
  • RETREAT, THE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MONTICELLO, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Godfrey:

  • Georgia College and State University (about 33 miles; Milledgeville, GA; Full-time enrollment: 6,271)
  • Georgia Military College-Distance Learning Campuses (about 34 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,438)
  • University of Georgia (about 34 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 32,679)
  • Athens Technical College (about 37 miles; Athens, GA; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • Georgia Gwinnett College (about 44 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 7,993)
  • Georgia Perimeter College (about 46 miles; Decatur, GA; FT enrollment: 17,138)
  • Gwinnett Technical College (about 46 miles; Lawrenceville, GA; FT enrollment: 5,138)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Godfrey: Waltons Mill (A), Godfrey Dairy Farm (B), Morgan County Fire Department Station 7 Clacks Chapel (C), Morgan County Fire Department Station 5 Godfrey (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Godfrey include: Pleasant Grove Church (A), Trinity Church (B), New Enon Baptist Church (C), Wallace Grove Baptist Church (D), Antioch Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Durden Cemetery (1), Reese Cemetery (2), Shepherd Cemetery (3), New Enon Baptist Church Cemetery (4), Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery (5), Wallace Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Hill Lake (A), Greenway Lake (B), Bruce Lake (C), Wilson Lake (D), Vason Lake (E), Hilsman Lake North (F), Kennedy Lake (G), McComb Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Little Indian Creek (A), Campbell Creek (B), Pole Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Morgan 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:

2.8 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.5%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.7%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.9%
Whole state:

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

4.9%
Whole state:

6.1%
5 people in nursing homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Godfrey:

Marital status in Godfrey, GA
  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

For population 25 years and over in Godfrey:

  • High school or higher: 73.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.8
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Godfrey, GA (based on Morgan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,04121
Mainline Protestant2,29312
Black Protestant5972
Catholic3531
Other1301
None8,454-
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
Morgan County:

2.76 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

1.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Morgan County:

7.18 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Here:

13.82 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

11.9%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.7%
State:

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

27.5%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Godfrey:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYTH (1250 AM; 1 kW; MADISON, GA; Owner: CENTRAL GEORGIA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WPBS (1050 AM; 12 kW; CONYERS, GA; Owner: MIDWAY HOLINESS CHURCH, INC,)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WGKA (1190 AM; 25 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF GEORGIA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Godfrey:

  • WPMA (102.7 FM; BUCKHEAD, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.P.)
  • WFSH-FM (104.7 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBTS (95.5 FM; ATHENS, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMGZ (97.7 FM; EATONTON, GA; Owner: MIDDLE GEORGIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFOX (97.1 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WYAY (106.7 FM; GAINESVILLE, GA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDDK (103.9 FM; GREENSBORO, GA; Owner: BRIARPATCH RADIO INC.)
  • WMOQ (92.3 FM; BOSTWICK, GA; Owner: BOSTWICK BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WABE (90.1 FM; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF ATLANTA)

TV broadcast stations around Godfrey:

  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Godfrey, GA
  • 54.4%Electricity
  • 35.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 3.7%Utility gas
  • 1.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Godfrey, GA
  • 56.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Wood
  • 10.7%Utility gas


Godfrey compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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