Waycross, GA GIS Map
Waycross is a city in Ware County, Georgia, with a population of about 13,750. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ware County
- Population
- 13,750
- Elevation
- 133 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.2135, -82.3540
- ZIP codes (3)
- 31501, 31502, 31503
- Land area
- 11.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Waycross, GA
Waycross is a city in Ware County, Georgia, with a population of about 13,750. It is the 43rd most populous of the 46 Georgia cities listed on GIS Map.
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GIS Data for Waycross, GA
The Waycross map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Waycross without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Waycross Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
13,756
Households
5,394
Median household income
$38,301
Median age
38 years
Median home value
$84,100
Median gross rent
$768/mo
Owner-occupied homes
46.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16%
Below poverty level
32.7%
Land area
11.9 sq mi
Population density
1,158 / sq mi
County
Waycross Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
14,649
April 2020 (estimates base)
13,945
July 2024 estimate
13,671
Change 2010-2020
-4.8%
Change 2020-2024
-2.0%
Photos of Waycross
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Waycross
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Waycross.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uspo Cthse FOB | 601 Tebeau St, 31501 | Leased | 14,395 | Sep 2027 |
| Social Security Administration, Waycross, Ga | 303 Isabella St, 31501 | Leased | 13,952 | Jun 2033 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Waycross
General soil map unit at the city center: Pelham-Leefield-Irvington
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 15.4 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 15 cm
Soil Components
- Leefield28%
Ultisols · Arenic Plinthaquic Paleudults
- Pelham26%
Ultisols · Arenic Paleaquults
- Irvington14%
Ultisols · Plinthic Fragiudults
- Robertsdale8%
Ultisols · Plinthaquic Paleudults
- Alapaha7%
Ultisols · Arenic Plinthic Paleaquults
- Hazlehurst5%
Ultisols · Aeric Paleaquults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Waycross
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Waycross 4 Ne, Ga weather station, elevation 145 ft, 3.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 94°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 37°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 64 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 88 | 92 | 94 | 93 | 89 | 81 | 74 | 67 |
| Avg low °F | 37 | 40 | 45 | 52 | 60 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 45 | 39 |
| Precip. in | 3.89 | 3.71 | 3.95 | 3.13 | 3.32 | 6.80 | 5.93 | 6.84 | 4.46 | 3.28 | 2.22 | 2.89 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Waycross
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ware County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 49.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- HailVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Waycross FAQ
What county is Waycross in?
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Waycross, Georgia is located in Ware County.
What is the population of Waycross?
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Waycross has a population of about 13,750, making it the number 43 of the 46 Georgia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Waycross?
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The elevation of Waycross is approximately 133 feet (41 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Waycross?
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ZIP codes for Waycross include 31501, 31502, 31503.
What time zone is Waycross in?
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Waycross is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Waycross from Atlanta?
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Waycross is about 212 miles from Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, in a straight line.
What cities are near Waycross?
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Cities near Waycross include Douglas, GA (36 miles); Brunswick, GA (51 miles); Valdosta, GA (61 miles); Hinesville, GA (63 miles); Fernandina Beach, FL (65 miles).
Local notes for Waycross, GA
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