At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
88.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
17.1%
7.2% smoking rate
How Berry College Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berry College's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berry College a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
88.9% of adults in Berry College hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(164% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berry College has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,712
Median Age19.7 yrs
Density1,403/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$6,286
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$227,082
Housing Units22
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity17.1%
Diabetes3.2%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease0.9%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation615 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+88.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+58.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute9 min
Broadband52.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.