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Clarkesville, GA

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Population
2,186
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,358 ft
Median Home Value
$254,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,798
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in GeorgiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in GeorgiaNearest larger communityGainesville, Georgia28 miles away · 49,221 residents.

About Clarkesville

Clarkesville is a city and the county seat of Habersham County, Georgia, situated along the Soquee River in the Blue Ridge foothills. Originally known as Sak-yi and hosting North Georgia Technical College near U.S. Route 197, the historic northeast Georgia community of approximately 1,959 is served by the Habersham County School District locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.9ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA96.1rating

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