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Blakely, GA

Blakely, GA.

Population: 9,012 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Blakely, GA is $129,469 — up 7.4% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,469

Median home value

+7.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$129,469
1-year appreciation
+7.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+62.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$129,469
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
28
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Early County Elementary School, Early County High School, Early County Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Early County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LIFEBRITE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF EARLY
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
25.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,179
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
44.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,494
Average weekly wage
$1,159
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BlakelyState medianUS median
Median home value$129,469$259,559$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,179$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Blakely, GA?
$129,469.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Blakely, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in Blakely, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Blakely, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Blakely, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Blakely, GA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Blakely, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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