Steam Mill, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 2,764.
Males: 1,350  (48.9%)
Females: 1,414  (51.1%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31745

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,682 (it was $30,357 in 2000)
Steam Mill:

$52,682
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,376 (it was $15,701 in 2000)

Steam Mill CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,145 (it was $61,100 in 2000)
Steam Mill:

$156,145
GA:

$297,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Steam Mill: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Steam Mill, GA (2000)
    • 1,73960.6%White alone
    • 1,05936.9%Black alone
    • 672.3%Hispanic
    • 50.2%Two or more races
    • 20.07%American Indian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 147 feet

Land area: 117.5 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.9% ($520)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Dothan, AL (35.6 miles , pop. 57,737).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (127.2 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (630.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Donalsonville, GA (2.7 miles ),
Iron City, GA (2.8 miles ),
Brinson, GA (3.3 miles ),
Jakin, GA (3.4 miles),
Bascom, FL (3.5 miles),
Malone, FL (3.9 miles ),
Greenwood, FL (4.0 miles ),
Mayhaw, GA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 30.94 N, Longitude: 84.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 229

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

3.2%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Steam Mill, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.5%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (4.1%)
  • Paper (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (6.2%)
  • Paper (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.3%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Steam Mill, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.4%)

Average climate in Steam Mill, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Steam Mill-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/22/2005, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the Steam Mill place center killed one person and injured 18 people and caused $7 million in damages.

On 12/28/1968, a category F3 tornado 21.1 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Steam Mill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 11% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.6 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 219.0 miles away from Steam Mill center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 247.3 miles away from Steam Mill center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 249.4 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 249.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 213.5 miles away from Steam Mill 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 Seminole County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Steam Mill:

  • SEMINOLE MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DONALSONVILLE, GA)
  • SEMINOLE MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; DONALSONVILLE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Steam Mill:

  • Bainbridge State College (about 23 miles; Bainbridge, GA; Full-time enrollment: 2,308)
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan (about 42 miles; Dothan, AL; FT enrollment: 3,611)
  • Tallahassee Community College (about 49 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,904)
  • Florida State University (about 51 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 38,283)
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (about 52 miles; Tallahassee, FL; FT enrollment: 10,841)
  • Enterprise State Community College (about 61 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • Darton State College (about 61 miles; Albany, GA; FT enrollment: 5,000)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Steam Mill: Drakes Still (A), Henry Cummings Landing (B), Butlers Ferry Landing (C), Cummings Landing (D), Desser Landing (E), Fairchild Landing (F), Spring Creek Courthouse (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Steam Mill include: Saint Johns Church (A), Salem Church (B), Galilee Church (C), Hammock Springs Church (D), Hebrew Church (E), Newberry Church (F), Oak View Church (G), Riverturn Church (H), Saint Marys Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Brunson Cemetery (1), Danley Cemetery (2), Dickenson Cemetery (3), Trawick Cemetery (4), Fairchild Cemetery (5), Williams Cemetery (6), Wooten Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Lewis Pond (A), Turtle Shell Pond (B), Buck Hole (C), Long Lake (D), Goose Lake (E), The Hammocks (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Steam Mill: Fairchild State Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Seminole 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:

2.5 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

73.0%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.1%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.9%
Whole state:

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

8.3%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Steam Mill:

Marital status in Steam Mill, GA
  • Never married: 22.4%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

For population 25 years and over in Steam Mill:

  • High school or higher: 70.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.1
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Steam Mill, GA (based on Seminole County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,36522
Mainline Protestant9275
Black Protestant5474
Catholic691
Other1-
None2,820-
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: 3
Seminole County:

3.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Here:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

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

13.3%
Georgia:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Seminole County:

30.2%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Seminole County:

11.5%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Steam Mill:

  • WTCL (1580 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL; Owner: METZ, INC.)
  • WSTT (730 AM; 25 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: MARION R. WILLIAMS)
  • WMGR (930 AM; 5 kW; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: DECATUR BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOOF (560 AM; 5 kW; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WOOF, INC.)
  • WSEM (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; DONALSONVILLE, GA; Owner: SEMINOLE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYBT (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BLOUNTSTOWN, FL; Owner: BLOUNTSTOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHGH (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: H. G. H INVESTMENT CORP.)
  • WJEP (1020 AM; daytime; 10 kW; OCHLOCKNEE, GA; Owner: LIFELINE MINISTRIES, INCORPORATED)
  • WFRF (1070 AM; daytime; 10 kW; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: FAITH RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFVR (910 AM; 50 kW; VALDOSTA, GA; Owner: RAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQLS (1200 AM; 10 kW; OZARK, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WOKV (690 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Steam Mill:

  • WWGF (107.5 FM; DONALSONVILLE, GA; Owner: BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY)
  • WZND (105.3 FM; HEADLAND, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRAK-FM (97.3 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGMK (106.3 FM; DONALSONVILLE, GA; Owner: MERCHANTS BROADCASTING CO)
  • WTVY-FM (95.5 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: STYLES BROADCASTING OF DOTHAN, INC.)
  • WOOF-FM (99.7 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WOOF, INC.)
  • WPAP-FM (92.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDJR (96.9 FM; ENTERPRISE, AL; Owner: GULF SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFSY (98.5 FM; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJNF (91.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MARIANNA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WJJN (92.1 FM; COLUMBIA, AL; Owner: WILSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBGE (101.9 FM; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: JOHN H. WIGGINS)
  • WTYS-FM (94.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: JAMES L. ADAMS, JR.)
  • WAGF-FM (101.3 FM; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: WILSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJAQ (100.9 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MFR, INC.)
  • W291AD (106.1 FM; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Steam Mill:

  • WTLH (Channel 49; BAINBRIDGE, GA; Owner: WTLH LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTXL-TV (Channel 27; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: MEDIA VENTURE MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WTWC-TV (Channel 40; TALLAHASSEE, FL; Owner: WTWC LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCTV (Channel 6; THOMASVILLE, GA; Owner: WCTV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WABW-TV (Channel 14; PELHAM, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WMBB (Channel 13; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W69DO (Channel 69; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WBIF (Channel 51; MARIANNA, FL; Owner: MARIANNA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJJN-LP (Channel 5; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: JAMES WILSON, III)
  • WDHN (Channel 18; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK OF ALABAMA, INC.)
  • W26BM (Channel 26; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W08DM (Channel 8; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BL (Channel 45; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W51CQ (Channel 51; COLQUITT, GA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Steam Mill, GA
  • 78.9%Electricity
  • 19.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Steam Mill, GA
  • 59.7%Electricity
  • 35.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood


Steam Mill compared to Georgia state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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