Georgia
Blackshear is a small town in Georgia with a population of 3,562. Residents earn $34,267 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
Based on current data, Blackshear receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Blackshear has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Blackshear is $34,267, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Blackshear is $129,900, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 644 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,839 per 100,000, 96% above the national average.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Blackshear enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $34,267 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,936 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $871 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,998 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 442 |
| County GDP | $659M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $129,900 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,760 |
| Median List Price | $384,000 |
| Median List Price | $384,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $843 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,350/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 644.4/100K |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Murder | 28.0/100K |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 196.1/100K |
| Assault | 420.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,838.6/100K |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 924.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,829.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 84.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2908°N, 82.2529°W |
| County FIPS | 13229 |
Winner: Republican by 77.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 704/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |