At a Glance
Median Income
$56,023
$24,470 per capita
Median Rent
$883/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Damascus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Damascus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Damascus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Damascus residents earn a median household income of $56,023 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,470. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Damascus reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 609/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Damascus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Damascus has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,023
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$883
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$158,838
Housing Units156
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
F
Violent68/100K
Property609/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death22,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation225 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute25 min
Broadband52.6%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Damascus was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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