Dewy Rose, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Elbert County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 123/sq mi density
$49,531 Median Income $14,425 per capita
$1,135 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Dewy Rose, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,531
34% below
$14,425 per capita
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Dewy Rose Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dewy Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Rent
98%
Poverty
236%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dewy Rose 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

Dewy Rose residents earn a median household income of $49,531 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,425. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 546 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Dewy Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dewy Rose has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,531
Per Capita$14,425
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$1,135
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$214,546
Housing Units80
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,106/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.4 in/yr
Elevation661 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.6%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dewy Rose was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.