At a Glance
Median Income
$71,332
$25,813 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
Zillow: $430,166
Median Rent
$1,376/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.6% smoking rate
How Epworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Epworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Epworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Epworth residents earn a median household income of $71,332 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,813. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 828 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Epworth is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,166. Median rent is $1,376/month, with 22.0% 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 1985.
Education
8.8% of adults in Epworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Epworth has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,509
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,465/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,332
Per Capita$25,813
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$1,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,900
Rent$1,376
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$430,166
Housing Units366
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,245/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain63.2 in/yr
Elevation1,748 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Epworth was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.