How Big Is Eatonton GA?

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20.61 mi2

Does it snow in Eatonton GA?

Eatonton, Georgia gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Eatonton averages 1 inches of snow per year

. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

How did Eatonton get its name?


Named after William Eaton, soldier, diplomat, and undercover agent

, the town was incorporated in 1809 and remains the sole incorporated city in Putnam County. Dairy farms, plantations, and cotton factories were early supports to the town's economy.

Is Eatonton Ga safe?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Eatonton is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Eatonton is

not one of the safest communities in America

. Relative to Georgia, Eatonton has a crime rate that is higher than 76% of the state's cities and of all sizes.

What is the racial makeup of Eatonton Georgia?

Eatonton Demographics


Black or African American: 57.82% White: 39.86% Other race: 1.76%

What is Eatonton Ga close to?


Milledgeville, GA

. Covington, GA. Macon, GA.

When was Eatonton established?

Eatonton was founded as the seat of Putnam County in

1808

and was incorporated the following year. Putnam County is the birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris (1848).

What is the elevation of Eatonton Georgia?

568′

How cold does it get in Eatonton Georgia?

Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Eatonton Georgia, United States. In Eatonton, the summers are hot and muggy; the winters are short, cold, and wet; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 91°F and is

rarely below 25°F

or above 97°F.

What county is Eatonton in?

Putnam County

What cities are in Putnam County GA?

Eatonton

What county is Greensboro GA in?

Greene County

Is Madison Ga safe?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Madison is 1 in 45. Based on FBI crime data, Madison is

not one of the safest communities in America

. Relative to Georgia, Madison has a crime rate that is higher than 68% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Putnam County Ga safe?

Is Putnam County, GA Safe? The C+ grade means the rate of crime is about the same as the average US county.

Putnam County is in the 51st percentile for safety

, meaning 49% of counties are safer and 51% of counties are more dangerous.

What is the zip code for Eatonton Georgia?

Zip codes

What state is Lake Oconee in?

Lake Oconee is a reservoir in central

Georgia

, United States, on the Oconee River near Greensboro and Eatonton. It was created in 1979 when Georgia Power completed the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River.

What county is Lake Sinclair in?

Lake Sinclair Lake Sinclair Show map of Georgia Show map of the United States Show all Location

Baldwin / Hancock / Putnam counties

, Georgia, US
Coordinates 33.1405°N 83.202°WCoordinates:33.1405°N 83.202°W Type reservoir

What county is Milledgeville GA in?

Baldwin County

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