At a Glance
Median Income
$35,313
$17,893 per capita
Home Value
$152,300
Zillow: $149,377
Median Rent
$550/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
3,003/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.8% smoking rate
How Claxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claxton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claxton residents earn a median household income of $35,313 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,893. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 283 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claxton is $152,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,377. Median rent is $550/month, with 31.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Claxton reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,003/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Claxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claxton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,439
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,402/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,313
Per Capita$17,893
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$548M
Avg Weekly Wage$824
Housing
A
Home Value$152,300
Rent$550
Ownership43.0%
Zillow$149,377
Housing Units1,223
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property3,003/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation188 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Claxton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.