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Patterson

A city of 749 people in Georgia

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Outdoors in Patterson

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails0.9 mi0.3 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1Lions Park12 acres

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About Patterson

City in Georgia, United States

749Population

2.6 sq miArea

105 ftElevation

Patterson is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 749 in 2020.

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

Town numbers

ZIP code31557

Area code912

Living in Patterson

Housing in Patterson

$202K▲ 9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Patterson home is worth about $202,000, up 9% in a year, 39% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Patterson

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Not graded

Patterson has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property0

Reported in 20230

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Work & commute in Patterson

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Most working residents leave Patterson for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Waycross (16%), Blackshear (15%) and Jesup (7%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Waycross

16%

Blackshear

15%

Jesup

Alma

5%Work in townlive and work in Patterson 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 242Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Patterson →

Health in Patterson

Compared with Georgia

19worse than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.2%More adults with COPDGA 6.5% · worse 20.8%More smokersGA 13.6% · worse 9%More adults with heart diseaseGA 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Memorial Satilla HealthWaycross · 16.7 mi · ER

Mmc NahuntaNahunta · 15.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Patterson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Patterson →

Natural hazards in Patterson

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Patterson flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Patterson

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Patterson →

Climate in Patterson

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Patterson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

65° / 41°Winter

80° / 54°Spring

92° / 70°Summer

80° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Patterson get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 17, with the last in spring around Mar 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Patterson →

Schools in Patterson

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School Grade A

The public schools Patterson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPierce CountySchools1

Patterson Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 465 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.