City Limits, 2008
Deepstep’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 149 in 1910, a peak of 184 in 1920, 117 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
- 1886Deepstep is settled
DeepstepGA
A town of 113, settled in 1886.
Photo: csmith/dbb1 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
113
2025 Census estimate · −3.4% since 2020
Median home value
$131K
Census ACS
Household income
$65K
median
Median age
56.3
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Deepstep a good place to live?
Deepstep’s median age is 56.3 years, where Georgia’s towns sit at 36.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 264 Georgia towns, just 1 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Deepstep. Deepstep has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
113 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Deepstep: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deepstep, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDeepstep water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Deepstep’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Board of Elections and RegistrationWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code3108231082 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Deepstep.
Who lives here
Fewer children than Georgia overall
Children under 18 are 2% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 23% of residents (15% statewide). Deepstep has lost 3.4% of its people since 2020, down to 113 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 30% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Georgia.
56.3median age · GA 37.6
DeepstepGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
34%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school34%
Some college23%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 14% and 87% women
The Census survey reached too few of Deepstep’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±36.6 points. Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Deepstep | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.5% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.6% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.5% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 33.9% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.9% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.3% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.1% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.6% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Very low risk in Deepstep, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Deepstep
Deepstep has mild winters and hot summers. At 93°F, Deepstep’s July high is above both the Georgia town median (90°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–60°
Spring51–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Deepstep is
Deepstep beats the Georgia average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 44% of adults have high blood pressure in Deepstep.
| Deepstep | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 40% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
7 better17 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Deepstep | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 15% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12% | 7% |
Navicent Health Baldwin
16.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 17 attractions →Lake Oconee and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Deepstep. Close and well known come first.
25 mi LakeLake Oconee
19 mi MuseumAndalusia
37 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year
37 mi Ancient siteRock Eagle Effigy Mound
16 mi MuseumOld Governor's Mansion40 mi MuseumTubman MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old Governor's Mansion: Gaogmsocial, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Deepstep
16pages on Deepstep
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Deepstep
About 2 of every 100 Deepstep residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
About Deepstep
Town in Georgia, United States
Deepstep is a town in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 117 in 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Area code
- 478
Questions about Deepstep
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Deepstep, GA a good place to live?
Deepstep has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.