Argyle, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Ware County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
544 Population 316/sq mi density
$30,114 Median Income $12,066 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $173,231 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,114 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Argyle, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,114
60% below
$12,066 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
74% below
Zillow: $173,231
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
96% below
61.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Argyle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
26%
Rent
57%
Poverty
256%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Argyle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Argyle residents earn a median household income of $30,114 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,009 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Argyle is $74,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,231. Median rent is $663/month, with 16.9% 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 1970.

Education

1.5% of adults in Argyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 61.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Argyle has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female85% / 15%
Foreign Born50.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,114
Per Capita$12,066
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$1,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent$663
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$173,231
Housing Units68
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,080/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation162 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.5%
High School+61.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Argyle was built in 1970.
53.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
50.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.