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Rutland, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 10,309.
Males: 5,065  (49.1%)
Females: 5,244  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31216

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,995 (it was $50,752 in 2000)
Rutland:

$69,995
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,898 (it was $20,784 in 2000)

Rutland CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $221,700 (it was $102,600 in 2000)
Rutland:

$221,700
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $199,704; detached houses: $204,783; townhouses or other attached units: $182,594; in 2-unit structures: $139,104; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $117,341; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $241,784; mobile homes: $56,345
March 2022 cost of living index in Rutland: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Rutland, GA (2000)
    • 9,15189.4%White alone
    • 7467.3%Black alone
    • 1821.8%Hispanic
    • 700.7%Two or more races
    • 590.6%Asian alone
    • 290.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.02%Other race alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 349 feet

Land area: 40.3 square miles.

Population density: 256 people per square mile   (very low).

Rutland, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rutland CCD:

0.8% ($865)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Macon, GA (8.5 miles , pop. 97,255).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (83.1 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (667.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Centerville, GA (2.5 miles ),
Byron, GA (2.6 miles ),
Warner Robins, GA (2.9 miles ),
Macon, GA (2.9 miles ),
Payne, GA (3.0 miles),
Lizella, GA (3.0 miles ),
Swift Creek, GA (3.1 miles ),
Robins AFB, GA (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 32.72 N, Longitude: 83.67 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 478

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

3.5%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Rutland, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (11.1%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Educational services (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.7%)
  • Public administration (13.2%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (4.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (2.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (2.9%)
  • Truck transportation (2.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.2%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Rutland, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.0%)
  • Registered nurses (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)

Average climate in Rutland, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 90.5. This is worse than average.

City:

90.5
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.31
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.4. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 0.00153. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00153
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Rutland-area historical tornado activity is near Georgia state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/30/1953, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the Rutland place center killed 18 people and injured 300 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/3/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.1 miles away from the place center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rutland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 8% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 105.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 166.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 166.4 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 212.8 miles away from Rutland 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 238.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB) earthquake occurred 205.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bibb County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Rutland:

  • MACON HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • PORTER FIELD HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • GOODWILL NH (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • GOODWILL NURSING HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • BLOOMFIELD NH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • CHERRY BLOSSOM HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MACON, GA)
  • CHERRY BLOSSOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MACON, GA)

Amtrak station near Rutland:

  • 9 miles: MACON (GREYHOUND STA., 65 SPRING ST.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rutland:

  • Middle Georgia State College (about 7 miles; Macon, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,091)
  • Mercer University (about 8 miles; Macon, GA; FT enrollment: 6,297)
  • Central Georgia Technical College (about 13 miles; Warner Robins, GA; FT enrollment: 6,829)
  • Fort Valley State University (about 19 miles; Fort Valley, GA; FT enrollment: 3,200)
  • Gordon State College (about 36 miles; Barnesville, GA; FT enrollment: 3,336)
  • Georgia College and State University (about 36 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,271)
  • Georgia Military College-Distance Learning Campuses (about 36 miles; Milledgeville, GA; FT enrollment: 6,438)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rutland: Macon - Bibb County Fire Department Station 102 (A), Macon - Bibb County Fire Department Station 107 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Rutland include: New Hope Church (A), Mount Zion Church (B), Avondale Church (C), New Elim Church (D), Sardis Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Glen Haven Memorial Garden (1), Jones Chapel Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Bankston Lake (A), Airport Lake (B), Gibson Lake (C), Sikes Lake (D), Attaway Lake (E), Stokes Lake (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Johns Branch (A), Echeconnee Creek (B), Coppas Branch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Bibb County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.9%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

6.6%
Whole state:

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

2.7%
Whole state:

6.1%
74 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
6 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
129 people in nursing homes in 2000
14 people in other group homes in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Rutland:

Marital status in Rutland, GA
  • Never married: 17.1%
  • Now married: 67.1%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Rutland:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rutland, GA (based on Bibb County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant50,855134
Black Protestant17,20952
Mainline Protestant16,43534
Catholic6,1533
Other3,00610
Orthodox2002
None61,689-
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: 39
This county:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 23
This county:

1.49 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 124
Bibb County:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 121
Here:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

12.8%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Bibb County:

30.8%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rutland:

  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNNG (1350 AM; 15 kW; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CHASE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLCG (1280 AM; 5 kW; MACON, GA)
  • WXJO (1120 AM; daytime; 10 kW; GORDON, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPGA (980 AM; 5 kW; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WBML (900 AM; 2 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: WBML, INC.)
  • WDEN (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDDO (1240 AM; 1 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNEX (1400 AM; 1 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: RADIO PEACH, INC)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rutland:

  • WQBZ (106.3 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAYS (105.5 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDEN-FM (99.1 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMKS (92.3 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBKG (88.9 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRBV (101.7 FM; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPEZ (93.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WIBB-FM (97.9 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJTG (91.3 FM; FORT VALLEY, GA; Owner: JOY PUBLIC B/CNG CORP)
  • W202BA (88.3 FM; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WPGA-FM (100.9 FM; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WELV-FM (102.5 FM; WARNER ROBINS, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • W282AE (104.3 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMGB (95.1 FM; MONTEZUMA, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYNF (96.5 FM; GRAY, GA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDCO-FM (89.7 FM; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • W203BH (88.5 FM; MACON, GA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WQMJ (100.1 FM; FORSYTH, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFXM (107.1 FM; GORDON, GA; Owner: ROBERTS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPWB (90.5 FM; BYRON, GA; Owner: AUGUSTA RADIO FELLOWSHIP INST., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rutland:

  • WMGT-TV (Channel 41; MACON, GA; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPGA-TV (Channel 58; PERRY, GA; Owner: RADIO PERRY, INC.)
  • WGXA (Channel 24; MACON, GA; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MACON LICENSE LLC)
  • WMAZ-TV (Channel 13; MACON, GA; Owner: GANNETT GEORGIA, L.P.)
  • WGNM (Channel 64; MACON, GA; Owner: GOOD NEWS TELEVISION)
  • WDMA-LP (Channel 32; MACON, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WDCO-TV (Channel 29; COCHRAN, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rutland, GA
  • 43.9%Electricity
  • 43.4%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rutland, GA
  • 46.3%Electricity
  • 29.4%Utility gas
  • 23.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Rutland compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.

Rutland on our top lists:

  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: beverage and tobacco products (population 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (population 5,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of high school students in private schools (500+ students)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicles, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: retail florists (population 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: religious workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: drugs, sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: business operations specialists (population 5,000+)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: secretaries and administrative assistants (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: retail sales workers except cashiers (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: nonmetallic mineral products (population 5,000+)"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest lead air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
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