At a Glance
Median Income
$51,932
$21,347 per capita
Median Rent
$710/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
18.1% smoking rate
How Cobbtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cobbtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cobbtown 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
Cobbtown residents earn a median household income of $51,932 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,347. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Education
8.1% of adults in Cobbtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cobbtown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,932
Per Capita$21,347
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$710
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$205,742
Housing Units237
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation248 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed312 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cobbtown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 312 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.