Waycross

Ware County, Georgia

Population 36K |Median income $47,448 |1 hospital

Population

35,976

Ware County

Median Income

$47,448

-30% vs avg

Median Home Value

$109,500

-52% vs avg

Median Age

37.9

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

36K-0%

Median Income

$47,448+37%

Median Home Value

$109,500+38%

Poverty Rate

21.5%-12%

Unemployment

5.9%-40%

Economics

Median Rent

$789/mo

Poverty Rate

21.5% +51% vs avg

Unemployment 5.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.4%

Work From Home 4.5%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 61.7%

African American 30.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Asian 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

43.3%

Obesity

41.3%

Short Sleep Duration

37.9%

Physical Inactivity

36.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

19.8%

Current Smoking

19.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.7%

Diabetes

16.8%

Lack of Health Insurance

16.4%

Binge Drinking

13.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.2%

Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.9%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.4%

Stroke

4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

Memorial Satilla Health

WAYCROSS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Waycross Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Waycross, GA? ▼

Waycross, GA has a population of 35,976 people, located in Ware County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Waycross? ▼

The median household income in Waycross, GA is $47,448 per year. The poverty rate is 21.5%.

What is the median home value in Waycross? ▼

The median home value in Waycross, GA is $109,500. Median rent is $789/month.

What are the top health concerns in Waycross? ▼

The top health indicators in Waycross include High Blood Pressure (43.3%), Obesity (41.3%), Short Sleep Duration (37.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Waycross? ▼

Waycross has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Waycross? ▼

The median age in Waycross, GA is 37.9 years. 14.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Waycross, GA is located in Ware County, Georgia. With a population of 36K and a median household income of $47,448, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Waycross area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Ware County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.