At a Glance
Median Income
$85,592
$40,481 per capita
Home Value
$403,900
Zillow: $457,585
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
13.2% smoking rate
How Appling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Appling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Appling a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Appling residents earn a median household income of $85,592 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,481. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,525 business establishments, including 298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Appling is $403,900 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,585. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 51.0% 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 1966.
Education
46.3% of adults in Appling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Appling has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population751
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$85,592
Per Capita$40,481
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$6,219M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A
Home Value$403,900
Rent$1,159
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$457,585
Housing Units323
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation322 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Appling was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.