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Patterson’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
- 1860Patterson is settled
PattersonGA
Population
782
2025 Census estimate · +3.7% since 2020
Typical home
$195K
+7.7% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
41.7
years
Jobs based here
242
Balanced
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Patterson’s July high is 93°F, against 90°F in Georgia’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Patterson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Patterson stand out
Where Patterson beats most towns.
Small town
782 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 Patterson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Patterson, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPatterson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Patterson’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 herePierce County Board of Elections and RegistrationPierce County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code3155731557 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 Patterson.
Housing
Patterson’s typical home value is about $195K
The typical Patterson home is worth about $195,000, up 7.7% in a year, 41% below the Georgia typical home. Patterson’s median rent is $730 a month, where Georgia’s towns sit at $1,154 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 74% of households own their home in Patterson.
$195KZillow home value
| Patterson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $730 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 58% | 73% |
Typical home value
Patterson$195K
Georgia$329K
+7.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Patterson’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Pierce County school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 465 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Patterson
Patterson has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Patterson’s January low is 39°F.
93°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–65°
Spring54–80°
Summer70–92°
Fall57–80°
Nov 17
typical first frost
Mar 15
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
93°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Georgia overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 15% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 22% of residents (15% statewide). Patterson has grown 3.7% since 2020, to 782 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. The median age in Patterson is 41.7 years.
41.7median age · GA 37.6
| Patterson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 15% | 18% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | 36.5 years | 40.5 years |
PattersonGeorgiaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
19%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma15%
High school37%
Some college14%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.2 points. Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women.
| Patterson | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 19.1% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.5% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.6% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.7% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.8% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 12.3% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.8% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 37.4% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 13.6% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.8% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.3% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Patterson’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Patterson for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Patterson grew to 242 in 2023, 24 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Waycross (16%), Blackshear (15%) and Jesup (7%).
5%work in town
| Patterson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.1% | 9.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Patterson5%
Waycross16%
Blackshear15%
Jesup7%
Alma4%
20 mi
median commute distance
242
jobs based in Patterson
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Hurricanes leads a high hazard risk in Patterson
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Patterson
No violent or property crimes were reported in Patterson in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Patterson is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2023
0
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Patterson is
Patterson beats the Georgia average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 18% of Patterson adults report frequent physical distress. Among 262 Georgia towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Patterson.
| Patterson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 29% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Patterson | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 20.8% | 13.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.1% |
Memorial Satilla Health
16.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,686 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lions Park | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Patterson
19pages on Patterson
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Patterson; the nearest are
Coastal Pines Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Waycross18.8 mi$3,268 in-state tuitionCollege of Coastal GeorgiaUniversity or college · Public · Brunswick40.8 mi$3,616 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Patterson residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
About Patterson
City in Georgia, United States
Patterson is a city in Pierce County, Georgia, United States. The population was 749 in 2020.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 105 ft
- ZIP code
- 31557
- Area code
- 912
Questions about Patterson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Patterson, GA a good place to live?
Patterson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Patterson, GA known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Naomi Whitehead and Lindsay Thomas.