Fort Gaines
City in Georgia, United States
Overview
Fort Gaines is a peaceful, small town on the banks of Lake Walter F. George in southwest Georgia. Known for its historic charm and scenic natural landscapes, it caters to outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a quiet getaway. Despite its compact population, it offers several local amenities and community events year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Georgia
Population
995
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
31.61°, -85.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,590
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
40
English
98
Temperature
18.8°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1277 mm
Internet Speed
641 Mbps
Upload
684 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EUF
Distance
39 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 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-23.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.