At a Glance
Median Income
$84,886
$33,491 per capita
Home Value
$196,500
Zillow: $207,502
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
5,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Bemiss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bemiss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bemiss a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bemiss residents earn a median household income of $84,886 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,491. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bemiss is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,502. Median rent is $1,408/month, with 19.4% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Bemiss reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,784/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Bemiss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bemiss has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,464
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,886
Per Capita$33,491
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,500
Rent$1,408
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$207,502
Housing Units3,156
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property5,784/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bemiss was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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