Corinth, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 219.
Males: 105  (48.4%)
Females: 114  (51.6%)
Median resident age:

29.8 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip codes: 30230.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,037 (it was $21,094 in 2000)
Corinth:

$41,037
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,669 (it was $11,824 in 2000)

Corinth town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $54,631 (it was $22,100 in 2000)
Corinth:

$54,631
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $155,763; detached houses: $184,537; townhouses or other attached units: $163,560; mobile homes: $93,881
March 2022 cost of living index in Corinth: 80.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (31.0%), English (8.0%), Irish (7.5%), German (6.6%), French (3.3%), Dutch (2.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 0.91 square miles.

Population density: 242 people per square mile   (very low).

Corinth, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Corinth town:

1.5% ($333)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Atlanta, GA (48.1 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (614.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hogansville, GA (2.1 miles ),
Grantville, GA (2.6 miles ),
Lone Oak, GA (2.8 miles),
Hillcrest, GA (3.1 miles ),
Franklin, GA (3.1 miles ),
Moreland, GA (3.3 miles ),
Luthersville, GA (3.4 miles ),
East Newnan, GA (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.23 N, Longitude: 84.94 W

Distribution of median household income in Corinth, GA in 2022
Corinth satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Corinth, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (23.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Food (8.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (34.7%)
  • Food (14.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.2%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (6.1%)
  • Air transportation (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (12.5%)
  • Apparel (9.4%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.2%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Corinth, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction laborers (12.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.6%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (8.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction laborers (20.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (14.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (25.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (12.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)

Average climate in Corinth, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2017 was 64.8. This is about average.

City:

64.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2017 was 24.7. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 7.90. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

7.90
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Corinth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/5/1989, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.4 miles away from the Corinth town center injured 23 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/2/1970, a category F3 tornado 10.8 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Corinth-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 95.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 148.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 134.2 miles away from Corinth center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 96.0 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 199.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 186.3 miles away from Corinth center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Heard County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Corinth topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Corinth:

  • HERITAGE HEALTHCARE OF FRANKLIN (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FRANKLIN, GA)
  • AVALON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEWNAN, GA)
  • STARCREST OF NEWNAN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; NEWNAN, GA)
  • ROYAL ELAINE ICF (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • TWIN FOUNTAINS HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • CROSSPOINT HEALTH CARE, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NEWNAN, GA)
  • GEORGIA BAPTIST HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; NEWNAN, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Corinth:

  • University of West Georgia (about 26 miles; Carrollton, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,358)
  • West Georgia Technical College (about 35 miles; Waco, GA; FT enrollment: 4,768)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 38 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 38 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Clayton State University (about 44 miles; Morrow, GA; FT enrollment: 5,844)
  • Atlanta Metropolitan State College (about 46 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 2,437)
  • Atlanta Technical College (about 46 miles; Atlanta, GA; FT enrollment: 4,217)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Corinth include: Mount Zion Church (A), Walley Chapel (B), Corinth United Methodist Church (C), Corinth Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Corinth Cemetery (1), Mount Zion Cemetery (2), Walley Chapel Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Heard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

78.2%
Whole state:

70.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

4.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

29.5%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

21.2%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Corinth:

Marital status in Corinth, GA
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 22.0%

For population 25 years and over in Corinth:

  • High school or higher: 46.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 44.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.2
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Corinth, GA (based on Heard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,32226
Mainline Protestant4387
Other41
Black Protestant-1
None6,070-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

5.28 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
Here:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Heard County:

11.1%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Heard County:

27.5%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.9%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Corinth:

  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Corinth:

  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMGP (98.1 FM; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WBZY-FM (96.7 FM; PEACHTREE CITY, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • W220AN (91.9 FM; LA GRANGE, ETC., GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHTA (107.9 FM; HAMPTON, GA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPZE (97.5 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, GA; Owner: ROA LICENSES, LLC)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • WELR-FM (102.3 FM; ROANOKE, AL; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOAK (90.9 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: OAKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Corinth:

  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WUVG (Channel 34; ATHENS, GA; Owner: UNIVISION ATLANTA LLC)
  • WCAG-LP (Channel 33; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA-ALABAMA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Corinth fatal accident list:

Sep 19, 1991 06:20 PM, 100, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 27, 1989 11:12 PM, 100, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 19, 1979 09:00 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Mar 29, 1978 08:05 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Corinth)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CORINTH, 180 Miller Rd (Lat: 33.235389 Lon: -84.946667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WMJ481,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 07/20/2018, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (678) 259-1319, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Corinth, GA
  • 68.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 23.8%Electricity
  • 4.8%Wood
  • 3.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Corinth, GA
  • 52.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 19.0%Utility gas


Corinth compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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