At a Glance
Median Income
$60,250
$37,074 per capita
Home Value
$97,600
Zillow: $160,686
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
18.5% smoking rate
How Empire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Empire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Empire a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Empire residents earn a median household income of $60,250 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,074. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Empire is $97,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,686. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
15.5% of adults in Empire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Empire has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density194/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,250
Per Capita$37,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$875
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,600
Rent
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$160,686
Housing Units164
Rent Burden32.9%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,846/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation357 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Empire was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
40.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.