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Climax, GA
City in Decatur County, Georgia.
Population
170
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
212
ZIP codes
0
Climax and its ZIP codes
Local data for Climax, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Climax.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,727
8,635 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $6,326 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Climax, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
197
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Climax, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Climax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhighamCity | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| BainbridgeCity | 9 mi | 20.5 |
| AttapulgusCity | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| CalvaryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CairoCity | 14 mi | 9.8 |
| FacevilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Havana, FLTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| BrinsonTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| BoykinCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.4 |
| OchlockneeTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| PelhamCity | 24 mi | 4.1 |
| Quincy, FLCity | 24 mi | 11.6 |
| MeigsCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Iron CityTown | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Midway, FLCity | 26 mi | 9.6 |
| Bradfordville, FLCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 20.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Climax, GA in?
- Climax is in Decatur County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Climax, GA?
- About 170 people live in Climax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Climax?
- Nearby places include Whigham (6.4 mi), Bainbridge (9 mi), Attapulgus (9.3 mi), Calvary (12 mi), Cairo (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023