Georgia
Ailey is a small town in Georgia with a population of 530. Residents earn $62,708 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ailey receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Ailey stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ailey is $62,708, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Ailey is $136,600, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ailey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,708 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $768 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,849 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 147 |
| County GDP | $214M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,162 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $136,600 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $132,059 |
| Median List Price | $649,500 |
| Median List Price | $649,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $85 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $753 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,162 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,468/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 235 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1884°N, 82.5756°W |
| County FIPS | 13209 |
Winner: Republican by 53 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.7 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |