Doerun, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Colquitt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
925 Population 723/sq mi density
$42,692 Median Income $21,754 per capita
$114,200 Home Value $167,262 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
281 Violent Crime/100K 1,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,692 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Doerun, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,692
43% below
$21,754 per capita
Home Value
$114,200
59% below
Zillow: $167,262
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
26% below
1,966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
72% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Doerun Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
41%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Doerun a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Doerun residents earn a median household income of $42,692 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,754. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,170 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Doerun is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,262. Median rent is $746/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Doerun reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,966/100K.

Education

9.5% of adults in Doerun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Doerun has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population925
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,692
Per Capita$21,754
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,200
Rent$746
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$167,262
Housing Units400
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent281/100K
Property1,966/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation382 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Doerun was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.