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Ephesus, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Heard County County
Ephesus, GA
At a Glance
How Ephesus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ephesus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ephesus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ephesus residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,005. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 176 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ephesus is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,420. Median rent is $585/month, with 41.4% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Ephesus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Ephesus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ephesus has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.