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Evans, Georgia

       
Total population 21,456 Average January/July temperatures 41.4° / 78.7°
Median home price $ 144,500 Annual Precipitation 53.57 in. /yr.

Evans, Georgia

Evans is just outside of golf's most prized venues.

Climate
Hot summers yield to mild winters.
Cultural Attractions
The state-of-the-art Jabez S. Harding Performing Arts Center offers music and performing arts, including classical repertiore and contemporary pops concerts performed by the Augusta Symphony.
Economy
To meet growth needs, Evans has invested significantly in new development and infrastructure.
Geography
Evans is a suburb of Augusta in eastern Columbia County, one of Georgia's fastest-growing counties.
Recreation
Connecting Evans to Augusta, a bike trail crosses a canal and links to the canal path, providing a greenway for a leisurely ride or a green commute to work.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 52.73 ° / 29.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 89.37 ° / 67.93 °
Precipitation (?) 53.57 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 31 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 139
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 64
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 144,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $60158.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $57476
Maximum state income tax (?) 6 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 22
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 4
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 21,456
Population density (?) 2,159 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 124.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,154 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 22
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 19
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