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Ranger, GA
Census-designated place in Gordon County, Georgia.
Population
134
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Ranger and its ZIP codes
Local data for Ranger, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gordon County. PPP loans are for Ranger.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,647
25,007 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$327M
FY 2026, $5,690 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ranger, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
103
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ranger, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.9%
U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts
Cities near Ranger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairmountCity | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Talking RockTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| CalhounCity | 14 mi | 16.7 |
| ResacaTown | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| JasperCity | 15 mi | 8.6 |
| WhiteCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AdairsvilleCity | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| WaleskaCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| East EllijayCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| EllijayCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| PlainvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| ChatsworthCity | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| NelsonCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| CartersvilleCity | 22 mi | 28.7 |
| CantonCity | 22 mi | 18.6 |
| EtonCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ranger, GA in?
- Ranger is in Gordon County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Ranger, GA?
- About 134 people live in Ranger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ranger?
- Nearby places include Fairmount (3.6 mi), Talking Rock (13 mi), Calhoun (14 mi), Resaca (14 mi), Jasper (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023