At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$17,414 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $295,600
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
35.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21.2% smoking rate
How Cecil Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cecil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cecil a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cecil residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,414. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cecil is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,600. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 32.5% 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 1982.
Education
2.5% of adults in Cecil hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cecil has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population435
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$17,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty35.8%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$1,014
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$295,600
Housing Units145
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,071/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cecil was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.