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Lavonia, GA
City in Franklin County, Georgia.
Population
2,279
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
506
ZIP codes
0
Lavonia and its ZIP codes
Lavonia at a glance
- Lavonia is about 2.7 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,859 a year, 52% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,100 (35% below Georgia) and median rent is $904 a month.
Local data for Lavonia, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lavonia, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,859
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$198,100
Median rent
$904/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.8%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (196), Mexican Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Lavonia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,943
8,226 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,800 per person
How people get to work
Lavonia, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lavonia, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
272
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lavonia, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Lavonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BowersvilleTown | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 13.5 |
| CanonCity | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MartinTown | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| AvalonTown | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Chickasaw Point, SCCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.2 |
| CarnesvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Fair Play, SCCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.8 |
| South Union, SCCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.6 |
| RoystonCity | 9.6 mi | 3.3 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| HartwellCity | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| Reed CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 23.8 |
| BowmanCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Westminster, SCCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lavonia, GA in?
- Lavonia is in Franklin County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Lavonia, GA?
- About 2,279 people live in Lavonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lavonia?
- Nearby places include Bowersville (4.3 mi), Gumlog (4.5 mi), Canon (5.8 mi), Martin (6.1 mi), Avalon (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023