Abbeville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilcox County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,756 Population 901/sq mi density
$37,981 Median Income $7,519 per capita
$77,700 Home Value $127,041 Zillow
$602 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$37,981 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $602/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Abbeville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,981
49% below
$7,519 per capita
Home Value
$77,700
72% below
Zillow: $127,041
Median Rent
$602/mo
48% below
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Abbeville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Abbeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
28%
Rent
52%
Poverty
224%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Abbeville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Abbeville residents earn a median household income of $37,981 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $7,519. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Abbeville is $77,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,041. Median rent is $602/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

6.0% of adults in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Abbeville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,756
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female78% / 22%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,981
Per Capita$7,519
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$219M
Avg Weekly Wage$785

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,700
Rent$602
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$127,041
Housing Units427
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death14,319/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation259 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute49 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Abbeville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.