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Hiawassee, GA

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Population
1,038
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,969 ft
Median Home Value
$411,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in GeorgiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in GeorgiaNearest larger communityGainesville, Georgia46 miles away · 49,221 residents.

About Hiawassee

Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 1,969 feet. Established along the historic Unicoi Turnpike deerskin trading route and hosting the Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden and Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, the scenic community of approximately 1,293 is served by the Towns County School District.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.7rating

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