Damascus, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Miller County County

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
66°F Avg Temperature
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, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Damascus, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,023
25% below
$24,470 per capita
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
75%
Rent
76%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Damascus a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 0.6% (83% 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.

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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born23.1%
Veterans18.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,023
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment0.6%
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%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
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.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
23.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.