Georgia
Allentown is a small town in Georgia with a population of 233. Residents earn $44,821 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Allentown receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Allentown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Allentown is $44,821, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Allentown is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Allentown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,821 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,902 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,334 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 220 |
| County GDP | $367M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,861 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $108,800 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,861 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.1% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,846/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.8 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 406 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5873°N, 83.2263°W |
| County FIPS | 13023 |
Winner: Republican by 55.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |