At a Glance
Median Income
$24,316
$15,043 per capita
Median Rent
$653/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
185/100K
463/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How Broxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broxton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broxton residents earn a median household income of $24,316 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,043. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,028 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Broxton reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 463/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Broxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broxton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population858
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,316
Per Capita$15,043
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.7%
County GDP$2,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$653
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$172,457
Housing Units537
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property463/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,805/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation284 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Broxton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.