Camilla, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
5,158 Population 782/sq mi density
$26,720 Median Income $18,422 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $151,729 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
178 Violent Crime/100K 1,521 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$26,720 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Camilla, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,720
64% below
$18,422 per capita
Home Value
$74,400
74% below
Zillow: $151,729
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
37.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
53% below
1,521/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
42.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
52% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Camilla Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
26%
Rent
67%
Poverty
344%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
364%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Camilla a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Camilla residents earn a median household income of $26,720 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,422. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Camilla is $74,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,729. Median rent is $785/month, with 37.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Camilla reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,521/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Camilla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Camilla 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 51.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,158
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density782/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

F
Median Income$26,720
Per Capita$18,422
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty42.6%
County GDP$1,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$874

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
Rent$785
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$151,729
Housing Units2,451
Rent Burden37.8%

Crime

F
Violent178/100K
Property1,521/100K

Health

Obesity48.9%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation165 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Camilla was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.