Ambrose, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Ben Hill County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
287 Population 94/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $22,222 per capita
$625 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ambrose, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$22,222 per capita
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Ambrose Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Rent
54%
Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ambrose a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ambrose residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,222. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Education

1.5% of adults in Ambrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ambrose has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population287
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$22,222
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$821M
Avg Weekly Wage$875

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$625
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$194,524
Housing Units122
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation317 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ambrose was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.