At a Glance
Median Income
$39,750
$28,946 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
Zillow: $203,800
Median Rent
$698/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.6% smoking rate
How Climax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Climax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Climax a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Climax residents earn a median household income of $39,750 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,946. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 802 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Climax is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,800. Median rent is $698/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.
Education
9.5% of adults in Climax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Climax has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population230
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$28,946
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$698
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$203,800
Housing Units104
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation284 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband52.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Climax was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.