Dooling, GA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Dooly County · Georgia
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Dooling based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
37
2023 ACS
Median Income
N/A
2023
Median Home Value
$66,700
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
59.3
Unemployment
0.0%
Cost of Living Index
46.6
100 = national avg
Dooling is a city in Dooly County, Georgia, with a population of 37 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Dooling is one of the communities in Georgia.
The median home value in Dooling is $66,700. The cost of living index is 46.6 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the median age is 59.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
37
Male
6
16.2%
Female
31
83.8%
Median Age
59.3
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
2.7%
High School or Higher
94.6%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
10.8%
Married
35.1%
Avg Household Size
1.5
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.652
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
43.2%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
37
English Only
100.0%
#1 Non-English Language
N/A
Limited English
0.0%
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
4
10.8% of population
Disability Rate
0.0%
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
4
100.0%
Disability Status
Without Disability
4
Disability Rate
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
15
#1 Ancestry
American
32.4% (12)
#2 Ancestry
British
5.4% (2)
#3 Ancestry
Scottish
2.7% (1)
Top 3 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
25
Family Households
8
32.0%
Married Couples
8
32.0%
Non-Family Households
17
68.0%
Avg Family Size
1.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
0
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
N/A
Per Capita Income
$54,246
+46% vs national
Poverty Rate
37.8%
+178% vs national
Gini Index
0.5831
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
0.0%
-100% vs national
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
of households
How Dooling Compares
Where Do You Stack Up?
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Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-100% vs GA avg
Labor Force
33
Employed
33
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
2.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
94.6%
of adults 25+
Median Age
59.3
Work from Home
0.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Georgia metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$99.8K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
46.6
100 = national avg
-53.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$20,484
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$48,416
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$770
per month
2 Bedroom
$973
per month
The median household income in Dooling, GA is N/A. Per capita income is $54,246. The poverty rate of 37.8% is higher than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5831, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. The labor force is 33. 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 46.6, which is 53.4% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 36.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $20,484 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Dooling vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dooling is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Dooling, GA has a median home value of $66,700, making it the 26,150th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Dooling has a higher median home value than 7% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$66,700
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
47
Vacancy Rate
46.8%
Owner Occupied
56.0%
Renter Occupied
44.0%
Median Property Tax
N/A
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
The median home value in Dooling, GA is $66,700. About 56.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 47 total housing units.
Crime data is not yet available for Dooling. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
14.9
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
17.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
17
Public Assistance
$3.6M
Individual Assistance
$51K
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm → | Winter Storm | Jan 2026 | — | — |
| Hurricane Helene → | Hurricane | Sep 2024 | $337K | — |
| Hurricane Helene → | Tropical Storm | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | $51K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Michael → | Hurricane | Oct 2018 | $768K | — |
| Hurricane Michael → | Hurricane | Oct 2018 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $327K | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Other | Jan 2017 | $225K | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Sep 2009 | $46K | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Frances → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $81K | — |
| Severe Storms and Tornadoes → | Severe Storm | Apr 1999 | $1.8M | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 1998 | — | — |
| Tornadoes, Flooding Torrential Rain(trop… → | Tornado | Jul 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornaodes & Flooding → | Severe Storm | Feb 1990 | — | — |
| Drought → | Drought | Jul 1977 | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$323,142
Avg Claim Payout
$17,007
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Dooling has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, hurricane, wildfire. The area has had 17 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,624,846 in public assistance recovery funding. $51,171 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.8%
7.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
40.2%
Arthritis
34.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.5%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
42.6%
Lack of Support
30.9%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
43.2%
Mobility
25.3%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
15.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Dooling has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Flint River Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River Community Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Houston Healthcare | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Crisp Regional Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Phoebe Sumter Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Taylor Regional Hospital | 25.6 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
69.7%
-11% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
30.3%
How Dooling's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Dooling, GA covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 30.3% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
32.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
8.0%
of households
No Internet
68.0%
of households
Total Households
25
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
100.0%
of households
Smartphone
100.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
28.0%
of households
Tablet
96.0%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-26% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.9¢
per kWh
-30% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.2¢
per kWh
-39% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$151
residential
+3% vs Under 10,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Georgia averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $151. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Dooling vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
32.0% of households in Dooling have broadband internet access. 8.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 24.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 68.0% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Dooling is located in Dooly County, GA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Dooling.
Election Overview
Source: Dooly County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
1,921
46.0%
GOP Votes
2,243
53.7%
Total Votes
4,177
Margin
R+7.7%
Shift from 2020
R+1.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,921 | 2,243 | 4,177 | 46.0% | 53.7% | R+7.7 |
| 2020 | 1,911 | 2,159 | 4,105 | 46.6% | 52.6% | R+6.0 |
| 2016 | 1,860 | 1,941 | 3,836 | 48.5% | 50.6% | R+2.1 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Dooly County recorded 4,177 total votes. Republicans won the county with 53.7% of the vote compared to 46.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+7.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Dooly County has shifted 5.6 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
4
Total Population
6,259
Avg Median Income
$45,001
Avg Home Value
$100,450
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31007 | 930 | $46,190 | $77,000 | $696 | 67.2 |
| 31051 | 135 | $30,341 | $133,300 | $643 | 0.4 |
| 31063 | 4,262 | $53,255 | $99,000 | $670 | 112.1 |
| 31070 | 932 | $50,217 | $92,500 | $734 | 50.0 |
Dooling, GA has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 6,259. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $45,001. The average median home value is $100,450. The average median monthly rent is $686.
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