At a Glance
Median Income
$34,583
$20,776 per capita
Home Value
$98,400
Zillow: $165,588
Median Rent
$708/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.1%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
20.7% smoking rate
How Alapaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alapaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alapaha a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alapaha residents earn a median household income of $34,583 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,776. The unemployment rate stands at 15.1% (319% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alapaha is $98,400 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,588. Median rent is $708/month, with 14.7% 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 1972.
Education
12.5% of adults in Alapaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alapaha has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population552
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$34,583
Per Capita$20,776
Unemployment15.1%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,400
Rent$708
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$165,588
Housing Units399
Rent Burden14.7%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,035/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation291 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Alapaha was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.