A town of 520. A regional job hub with 232 jobs.
The thing Lexington does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Lexington. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Lexington for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Crawford (4%), Jefferson (4%) and Hartwell (2%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
Lexington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Lexington beats the Georgia average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Lexington | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.1% | 15% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 7% |
The typical Lexington home is worth about $300,000, up 4.1% in a year, 9% below the Georgia typical home.
Where Lexington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
9 notable people were born in Lexington.
City in Georgia, United States
The city of Lexington is the county seat of Oglethorpe County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lexington had a population of 203. Lexington is home to Shaking Rock Park.
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