At a Glance
Median Income
$37,979
$21,207 per capita
Home Value
$136,100
Zillow: $176,326
Median Rent
$704/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
906/100K
9,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Douglas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Douglas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Douglas 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
Douglas residents earn a median household income of $37,979 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,207. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,028 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Douglas is $136,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,326. Median rent is $704/month, with 33.2% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Douglas reports 906 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 9,275/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Douglas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Douglas has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,720
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density812/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,979
Per Capita$21,207
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$2,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,100
Rent$704
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$176,326
Housing Units4,820
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent906/100K
Property9,275/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault545/100K
Burglary1,073/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,805/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation247 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Douglas was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.