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3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
GordonGA
A town of 2,485. A typical home worth about $117K.
Population
2,485
−11.6% since 2010
Typical home
$117K
+6.3% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
33.4
years
Jobs based here
839
Balanced
What makes Gordon stand out
The 2 things Gordon does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Gordon has shrunk 11.6% since 2010
2,017 people in 2010; 2,485 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Gordon’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Fog
H 89° · L 69°
Local news
All →- Fort Gordon holds ceremony for POW/MIA Recognition DayWJBF · Sep 18
- Exchange alerts Fort Gordon military community of suspicious emails, textsWRDW · Sep 17
- Army Cyber Capability Developers and Cyber Warfare Battalion collaborate on drone dominanceDVIDS · Sep 7
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Gordon. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Gordon home is worth about $117K
The typical Gordon home is worth about $117,000, up 6.3% in a year, 65% below the Georgia typical home.
$117KZillow home value
Typical home value
Gordon$117K
Georgia$331K
+6.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Gordon beats the Georgia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
2 better14 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Gordon | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.8% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.4% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.5% | 3.6% |
Navicent Health Baldwin
14.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
21st
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windHeat waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Gordon has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 35°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–60°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 19
typical first frost
Mar 12
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Gordon
Most working residents leave Gordon for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Macon-Bibb County (19%), Milledgeville (12%) and Irwinton (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In Gordon8%
Macon-Bibb County19%
Milledgeville12%
Irwinton6%
Gray3%
19 mi
median commute distance
839
jobs based in Gordon
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Gordon
Gordon's reported crime rate is close to Georgia's. 12 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Gordon7
Georgia3.7
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Gordon14
Georgia19.1
U.S.19.5
12
violent crimes reported in 2023
24
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
About Gordon
Town in Georgia, United States
Gordon is a city in Wilkinson County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 1,783.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,783
- Area
- 5.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 348 ft
- ZIP code
- 31031
- Area code
- 478
Gordon’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Gordon.
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