At a Glance
Median Income
$30,114
$12,066 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
Zillow: $173,231
Median Rent
$663/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,105/100K
7,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.5%
61.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Argyle 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
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 0.6% (83% 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.
Safety & Crime
Argyle reports 1,105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,570/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female85% / 15%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,114
Per Capita$12,066
Unemployment0.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,105/100K
Property7,570/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband69.0%
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.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.