Georgia
Climax is a small town in Georgia with a population of 230. Residents earn $39,750 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Climax receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Climax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Climax is $39,750, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Climax is $121,600, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Climax is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climax enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 95.7% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| 68% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,750 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,946 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $888 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,580 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 802 |
| County GDP | $1,428M |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Healthcare | 62 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,046 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.33% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $121,600 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $698 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,046 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.33% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 14,703/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 284 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8757°N, 84.4312°W |
| County FIPS | 13087 |
Winner: Republican by 24 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 62 |
| Restaurants | 51 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |