Kathleen GA 31047

Kathleen Georgia 31047

Kathleen GA is an unincorporated area in Houston County GA with just over 11,000 residents. This quiet subdivision rich area is located 10 miles south of Warner Robins.

Kathleen GA has more than doubled in population in the past 10 years and is still seeing incredible growth. The most recent Kathleen addition was the opening of Veterans High School in 2010.

If you’re in the market for a home in a growing community, Kathleen is the perfect middle GA location for you.

Kathleen, GA Population Statistics

According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010, the population was 11,193. There are 166.9 people per square mile (population density). About 49.8% of the population is male and 50.2% is female with a median age of 36 years.

Approximately 30.7% of males are married and 32.1% of females are married and about 52.5% of households have children. About 93.4% of the population speaks English with 6.6% speaking a language other than English (3.73% speaks Spanish).

Kathleen, GA Climate

Kathleen has a warm, humid climate with a general temperature range between 35F and 93F. The warm season lasts between May and September with an average high of 89F and low of 66.4F. The cold season lasts from November to February with an average high of 62.3F and low of 38F.

Kathleen gets about an average of 45.83 inches of precipitation a year with an average of 3.82 inches a month. On average the warmest and wettest month is July and the coolest month is January. On average, there are 223 sunny days. The highest recorded temperature was 108°F in 1980 and the lowest recorded temperature was -6°F in 1985.

Kathleen, GA Economy

The current unemployment rate is 7.2% with job growth of 1.81%. Approximately 67.3% of the population 16 years and over are in the labor force, the median household income is $49,965 and the income per capita is $24,592.

The Houston County homeownership rate is 66.8% and amount of persons per Kathleen household is 2.85. Approximately 3.69% of the Kathleen population lives under the poverty level as compared to 15.7% for the state. Sales tax for Kathleen is 7% and income tax is 6%.

Population by Occupation and Industry in Kathleen, GA

Occupation

• Management, business, science, and arts occupations: 34.11%
• Service occupations: 13.49%
• Sales and office occupations: 24.57%
• Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations: 14.94%
• Production, transportation, and material moving occupations: 12.9%

Industry

• Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining: 1%
• Construction: 7.5%
• Manufacturing: 9.35%
• Wholesale trade: 2.81%
• Retail Trade: 8.67%
• Transportation and warehousing, and utilities: 5.09%
• Information: 0.45%
• Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing: 5.3%
• Professional, scientific, and management and administrative and waste management services: 7.48%
• Educational services, and healthcare and social assistance: 17.74%
• Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services: 9.27%
• Other services, except public administration: 5.15%
• Public administration: 20.19%

Kathleen, GA Real Estate and Housing

If you are looking to buy Kathleen real estate, there are several communities to choose from, each with its own unique style. Whether you are looking for a single family home, new construction, townhouses, gated communities, or foreclosures, I am a Kathleen real estate specialist that can assist with all your needs.

The median home value in Kathleen is $163,500, the median mortgage for Houston County is $1063, and the median rent for Houston County is $626. There are a total of 4,346 housing units and 9.6% of houses and apartments are vacant.

Kathleen, GA Schools

Georgia law requires students attend a public, private school, or a home study program from their 6th to their 16th birthdays. Public Kindergarten is available, but not mandatory.

All students graduating after 2012 will use the new Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Performance Standards curriculum. Comprehensive school information can be found on the Houston County Board of Education site.

Public schools in Kathleen include:

• Matthew Arthur Elementary School
• Mossy Creek Middle School
• Veterans High School

Colleges/Universities nearest Kathleen GA

Tuition is affordable, and with so many schools of higher learning close by, getting a degree is easily accomplished. Here is the list of colleges within 35 miles of Kathleen Georgia.

• Central Georgia Technical College
• Georgia Military College
• Macon State College
• Mercer University
• Middle Georgia College
• Middle Georgia Technical College
• Wesleyan College

Kathleen, GA Educational Statistics

Population currently enrolled in:

• Nursery or preschool and Kindergarten– 12.09%
• Elementary school (grades 1-8) – 41.76%
• High school (grades 9-12) – 20.68%
• College/graduate school – 25.48%

Graduation statistics:

• High school – 34.37%
• Associate’s degree – 7.14%
• Bachelor’s degree – 9.34%
• Graduate/professional degree – 9.36%
• Some college, no degree – 27.62%

Hospitals/Medical Centers nearest Kathleen GA

There are a multitude of hospitals and specialty clinics in the Kathleen GA area to assist with all your medical needs. They include:

• 78th Medical Group
• Coliseum Health Center
• Coliseum Northside Hospital
• Houston Medical Center
• Medical Center of Central Georgia
• Perry Hospital

Other specialized medical services in Houston County GA include:

• Health Connections - Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Houston Heart Institute
• Houston Lake Med-Stop
• Houston Lake Rehab
• Pavilion Diagnostic Center
• Pavilion Med-Stop
• Pavilion Rehabilitation Center
• The Surgery Center

Transportation and Commute Statistics in Kathleen, GA

The average commute for the working population is 24.3 minutes. Approximately 83.03% of commuters drive alone in their own vehicle, 15.28% carpool, and 1.32% work from their home.

Kathleen is located near Hwy 247 and Hwy 127. Kathleen is over 110 miles south of Atlanta and nearly 30 miles south of Macon.

Rail Service is provided by Norfolk-Southern and CSX. The nearest ports are Savannah (165 miles) and Brunswick (170 miles).

There are three local airports which can be used by corporate or general aviators which include: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (Macon), Perry-Houston County Airport (Perry), and Warner Robins Air Park (Warner Robins). These small airports provide connecting flights to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Travelers needing a shuttle service to Atlanta’s airport can use Groome Transportation.

Anita Clark – Kathleen GA Realtor

As a Kathleen Real Estate Specialist, I am dedicated to helping consumers find the perfect home for their needs or assisting home sellers with their sale of their existing property. I specialize in helping first-time buyers, foreclosures, military and corporate relocations, new construction, and resales. The areas I service include: Bonaire, Byron, Centerville, Kathleen, Perry, Robins AFB, Warner Robins and the greater Houston County area.

I proactively utilize the Web to market, promote, and provide information YOU can use to make an informed real estate decision. I love being a Kathleen Realtor, let me show you how much!

~ Anita ~