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Blythe, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Richmond County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
863 Population 303/sq mi density
$46,688 Median Income $24,845 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $224,666 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,688 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Blythe, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,688
38% below
$24,845 per capita
Home Value
$116,100
59% below
Zillow: $224,666
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
8% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Blythe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
41%
Rent
92%
Poverty
138%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blythe a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blythe residents earn a median household income of $46,688 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,845. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,155 business establishments, including 472 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blythe is $116,100 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,666. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 51.0% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Blythe reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,844/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Blythe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blythe has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population863
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,688
Per Capita$24,845
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$16,817M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,100
Rent$1,065
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$224,666
Housing Units262
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,844/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary142/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,036/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation461 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 68%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Blythe was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 472 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.