Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Appling is a small town in Georgia with a population of 751. Residents earn $85,592 per year, which is 14% above the national average.
Based on current data, Appling receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Appling offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Appling is $85,592, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Appling is $403,900, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Appling enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. 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 | $85,592 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,481 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $955 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,909 |
| Unemployment | 8.4% |
| 133% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,525 |
| County GDP | $6,219M |
| Restaurants | 298 |
| Healthcare | 353 |
| Retail | 387 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.08% |
| Commute Time | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $403,900 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $444,929 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $765 |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,313 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,608 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,342 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.08% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,070/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 353 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5710°N, 82.3102°W |
| County FIPS | 13073 |
Winner: Republican by 25.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.3% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.00 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 353 |
| Restaurants | 298 |
| Retail Stores | 387 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 30.0 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |