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Nicholson

A city of 2,335 people in Georgia
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Conserved land1.9%48 of 2,531 acres
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Parks & preserves121 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Nicholson

City in Georgia, United States
1,808Population
4 sq miArea
840 ftElevation

Nicholson is a city in Jackson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nicholson had a population of 1,808. Nicholson is known for its "Daisy Festival" and for several famous residents, including singer Kenny Rogers. Steve Nichols is the mayor of Nicholson.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code30565
Area code706
Living in Nicholson

Housing in Nicholson

$346K▲ 4.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Nicholson home is worth about $346,000, up 4.3% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Nicholson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jefferson (8%), Commerce (6%) and Gainesville (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Jefferson
8%
Commerce
6%
Gainesville
3%
Braselton
3%
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Health in Nicholson

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 32% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 64% of towns with similar incomes.

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3worse than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Mary's HospitalAthens · 11.9 mi · ER
Medlink CommerceCommerce · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Nicholson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Nicholson →

Natural hazards in Nicholson

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Nicholson →

Climate in Nicholson

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Nicholson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

55° / 35°Winter
73° / 49°Spring
88° / 68°Summer
73° / 51°Fall
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Nicholson’s library

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Harold S. Swindle Public Library5466 U.S. Highway 441 South · part of Piedmont Regional Library System
Fine-freeE-books39 hrs a week
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