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Avera, GA
City in Jefferson County, Georgia.
Population
259
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
398
ZIP codes
0
Avera and its ZIP codes
Avera at a glance
- Avera is about 2.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Avera, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Avera.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,517
4,890 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $6,824 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Avera, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
203
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avera, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
Cities near Avera
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StapletonCity | 3.9 mi | 1.7 |
| GibsonCity | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| Edge HillCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WrensCity | 8.2 mi | 3.1 |
| MitchellTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| MatthewsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| DavisboroCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| WarrentonCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| WarthenCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| DearingTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KeysvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| CamakTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ThomsonCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| VidetteCity | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avera, GA in?
- Avera is in Jefferson County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Avera, GA?
- About 259 people live in Avera, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avera?
- Nearby places include Stapleton (3.9 mi), Gibson (4.6 mi), Edge Hill (6.3 mi), Wrens (8.2 mi), Mitchell (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023