Bainbridge, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Decatur County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
14,353 Population 700/sq mi density
$41,531 Median Income $27,797 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $173,678 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
493 Violent Crime/100K 3,173 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$41,531 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
493 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bainbridge, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,531
45% below
$27,797 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $173,678
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
493/100K
30% above
3,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Bainbridge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
53%
Rent
72%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
130%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bainbridge 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

Bainbridge residents earn a median household income of $41,531 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,797. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% 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 Bainbridge is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,678. Median rent is $843/month, with 28.1% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Bainbridge reports 493 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,173/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Bainbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bainbridge 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 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population14,353
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,531
Per Capita$27,797
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$1,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$843
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$173,678
Housing Units6,468
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent493/100K
Property3,173/100K

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation118 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute16 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bainbridge was founded in 1765.
The median home in Bainbridge was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tallahassee International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.