The City of Statesboro is the county seat of Bulloch County , located in the southeastern corner of the state. Statesboro is located in a part of Georgia that was agricultural to a very high degree. Statesboro is the college town of Georgia Southern University, whose predecessor was founded in 1906.
Add our great location, high quality of life, outstanding cost of living, and
temperate climate, and you can understand why our area is becoming a major business hub between the Ports of Savannah and the business centers of Atlanta.
Recreational opportunities in Statesboro are plentiful. There's nearby Canoochee River with plenty of swimming, fishing, camping and boating plus the 372-acre Evans County Public Fishing Area with 3 lakes. And if you're looking for a beach, Ossabaw Island is the 3rd largest of the state's barrier islands.
The town of Statesboro Georgia is the home of Georgia Southern University and is a genuine example of “Southern hospitality.” Statesboro, in the heart of Bulloch County, has been a locale of southern society and culture since 1894. In our community, you can find many historic hotels, a cultural Center for the Arts, a public Continuing Education facility, Wildlife centers and Botanical gardens, and an Agribusiness center. Statesboro also offers tours of the local Wal-Mart distribution center, which is the largest in the world. The Georgia Southern University campus brags a national science museum, conservation gardens, a center for Wildlife Education, and a symphony orchestra. Our town is also located within a day’s drive to Savannah, Jacksonville, Charleston, and Atlanta.
The McTell Trail is a quaint, one-mile pathway connecting downtown Statesboro to the campus of Georgia Southern University. The trail begins at Fair Road’s Memorial Park and ends at Triangle Park in the heart of beautiful Downtown Statesboro. The trail consists of 7,415 square yards of architecturally designed asphalt, six varieties of trees, custom-designed benches by the university’s art students, cobra lighting throughout and more. Bike racks, picnic tables, trash receptacles, landscaped islands, raised pedestrian crosswalks and much more! The McTell Trail allows visitors and locals alike to walk and picnic during their lunch hour or perhaps to cycle safely without using city streets.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $87,200
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 24,612. Statesboro covers 12.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 258 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 30458, 30461
Climate
Statesboro, GA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 36.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Statesboro is 47.19 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 6.17 Inches.
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