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Gough, GA
Census-designated place in Burke County, Georgia.
Population
139
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
0
Gough and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Gough.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,056
7,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $7,658 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gough, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gough, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
24.8%
U.S. 12.1% +12.7 pts
Smoking
23.3%
U.S. 12.8% +10.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Gough
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VidetteCity | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| MatthewsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| KeysvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LouisvilleCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| WrensCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| WaynesboroCity | 12 mi | 5.5 |
| HephzibahCity | 15 mi | 19.5 |
| BlytheCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| StapletonCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| WadleyCity | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| MidvilleCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| AveraCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| BartowTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Augusta | 22 mi | 302.3 |
| DavisboroCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gough, GA in?
- Gough is in Burke County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Gough, GA?
- About 139 people live in Gough, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gough?
- Nearby places include Vidette (3.6 mi), Matthews (10 mi), Keysville (10 mi), Louisville (12 mi), Wrens (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023