Donalsonville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Miller County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,823 Population 671/sq mi density
$42,393 Median Income $26,583 per capita
$100,500 Home Value $138,611 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 780 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$42,393 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,500 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Donalsonville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,393
44% below
$26,583 per capita
Home Value
$100,500
64% below
Zillow: $138,611
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Donalsonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
36%
Rent
74%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Donalsonville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Donalsonville residents earn a median household income of $42,393 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,583. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Donalsonville is $100,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,611. Median rent is $859/month, with 25.2% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Donalsonville reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 780/100K.

Education

8.4% of adults in Donalsonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Donalsonville 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 totals 56.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,823
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,393
Per Capita$26,583
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,500
Rent$859
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$138,611
Housing Units1,234
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property780/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation147 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband59.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Donalsonville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.