Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 265, platted in 1833.
Climax’s density of trails is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Georgia town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Allen Mercantile Company is on the National Register of Historic Places. Climax has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Climax beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 328 in 1910, a peak of 451 in 1930, 276 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1903 and 2 maps from 1955 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Climax, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Climax.
The share of households in Climax who live in a home they own is 66%, above Georgia’s towns (58%) but below U.S. towns (73%). The going rate for rent for Climax comes to $698 a month.
| Climax | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $698 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 58% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Climax than in 83% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 39% come from inland flooding and 31% from hurricanes. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2018.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
21% of Climax residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Climax has added 21 jobs, to 30 in 2023. Also worth knowing: its average trip to work comes in at 19 minutes. Half commute less than 14 miles.
| Climax | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $37,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
July afternoons reach 92°, January nights drop to 39° and snow is almost unheard of.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults 18 to 64 in Climax, 14% have no health insurance. CDC measures, 32 in all: Climax beats Georgia on 1 and trails on 11. In Climax, 17% of adults have diabetes, and 12% binge drink.
| Climax | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Climax | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Walkers can cover 0.8 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Climax has one park or preserve, 2 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Parker Memorial Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Climax; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Climax residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Where Climax’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Decatur County, Georgia, USA
Climax is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. The town was named "Climax" because it is located at the highest point of the railroad between Savannah, Georgia, and the Chattahoochee River. The population was 276 at the 2020 census, down from 280 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Climax has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
