At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$15,160 per capita
Home Value
$66,300
Zillow: $103,501
Median Rent
$775/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
45.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
20.3% smoking rate
How Attapulgus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Attapulgus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Attapulgus a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Attapulgus residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,160. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Attapulgus is $66,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,501. Median rent is $775/month, with 15.0% 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 1971.
Education
2.6% of adults in Attapulgus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Attapulgus has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population744
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density930/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$15,160
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty45.3%
County GDP$1,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,300
Rent$775
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$103,501
Housing Units251
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation315 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute47 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Attapulgus was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.