Folkston
City in Georgia, United States
Overview
Folkston, Georgia is a charming small city known as the 'Gateway to the Okefenokee.' With its friendly community, historic downtown, and proximity to sprawling wetlands, it's a haven for rail fans and nature lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Georgia
Population
4,464
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
30.83°, -82.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
43
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,920
Local Cost
$1,152
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
55
English
100
Temperature
20.1°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
12.1°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-7.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1231 mm
Internet Speed
293 Mbps
Upload
276 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
JAX
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.