Dawson, Georgia

Population 4,545

Dawson is located in Terrell County, GA. The population is 4,545, making Dawson the largest city in Terrell County.

There are 5 public schools in Dawson with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Dawson is high , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Dawson is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Dawson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Dawson include Bronwood, Sasser and Parrott.

Dawson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.3%

Crime Rate

56.09% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 312
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 220
  • Burglary: 972
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

84.62% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Dawson
  • 88.01 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

47 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 41

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Georgia unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Dawson, GA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Dawson's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Terrell Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Dawson, GA

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Dawson, GA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Dawson, GA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $600
  • 2 Bedrooms: $700
  • 3 Bedrooms: $920
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,120

Zip Codes

39842 39866

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Environmental Hazards

47 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Dawson, GA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Dawson, GA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Dawson, GA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 50.3°
  • February 52.15°
  • March 59.55°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 75.53°
  • June 82.3°
  • July 83.1°
  • August 82.6°
  • September 78.48°
  • October 68.14°
  • November 57.47°
  • December 52.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Dawson, GA

Earthquakes
Dawson, GA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Dawson, GA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Dawson, GA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Dawson, GA has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Dawson, GA: $25,592

Unemployment

Unemployment in Dawson is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.30%
White Collar - 49.70%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Nathan Deal
  • Sen. Johnny Isakson
  • Sen. David Perdue

City Representatives

  • Sanford D. Bishop Jr.

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

19 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Dawson, GA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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