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Climax, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Decatur County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
230 Population 288/sq mi density
$39,750 Median Income $28,946 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $207,874 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $698/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Climax, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,750
47% below
$28,946 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
57% below
Zillow: $207,874
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
53%
Home Value
43%
Rent
60%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Climax a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 2.9% (19% below 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 $207,874. 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.

Safety & Crime

Climax reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age53.0 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$28,946
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$888

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent$698
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$207,874
Housing Units104
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband87.0%
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.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.