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Higgston, GA
Town in Montgomery County, Georgia.
Population
292
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
93
ZIP codes
0
Higgston and its ZIP codes
Higgston at a glance
- Higgston is 51% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Higgston, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Higgston.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,936
1,518 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,626
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.8M
FY 2026, $7,063 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Higgston, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
164
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Higgston, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Higgston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VidaliaCity | 3.5 mi | 17.9 |
| AileyCity | 6.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount VernonCity | 7.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Santa ClausCity | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LyonsCity | 8.8 mi | 8.4 |
| TarrytownTown | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| AlstonTown | 9.4 mi | 2.8 |
| GlenwoodCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| UvaldaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| SopertonCity | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Oak ParkTown | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| OhoopeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| AlamoTown | 19 mi | 2 |
| CobbtownCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| NorristownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| NunezCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Higgston, GA in?
- Higgston is in Montgomery County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Higgston, GA?
- About 292 people live in Higgston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Higgston?
- Nearby places include Vidalia (3.5 mi), Ailey (6.3 mi), Mount Vernon (7.9 mi), Santa Claus (8.6 mi), Lyons (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023