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Damascus, GA

Georgia

Damascus is a small town in Georgia with a population of 333. Residents earn $56,023 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
333 Population 189/sq mi density
$56,023 Median Income $24,470 per capita
$883 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,023 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$883/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,023
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.2%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Damascus Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population333
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 44%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,023
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$277M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units156
Rent Burden20.8%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Uninsured16.8%
Smoking19.5%
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation225 ft (69 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband52.6%
Libraries1

Is Damascus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Damascus receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Damascus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Damascus is $56,023, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Damascus enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Damascus has a population of 333 with a density of 189 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (43.5%), with 24.9% Black.

Population

333
Total Population
189
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Damascus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.9%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.1%
35% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Damascus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Damascus is $56,023, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Damascus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,023
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,470
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
IRS Avg AGI$52,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)165
County GDP$277M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare13
Retail26
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden20.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.8%
Housing Units156
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
In Damascus, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.8% of residents lack health insurance. 19.5% are current smokers. 19.0% report depression. 34.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Damascus vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes16.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure43.3%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.9%
Cancer5.4%
Stroke4.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.5%
39% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.8%
Physical Inactivity34.3%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress15.8%
Short Sleep44.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate77.3%
Uninsured16.8%
95% above US avg
Checkup Rate78.1%
Dental Visits52.6%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access19.7%
Healthcare Facilities13
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation225 ft (69 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates31.2985°N, 84.7172°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS13201
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.5-point margin. 52.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 24.6%

Winner: Republican by 50.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.2%
49% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.92
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density189/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.6%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants10
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone96.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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