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Epworth, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Fannin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,509 Population 1,465/sq mi density
$71,332 Median Income $25,813 per capita
$137,900 Home Value $424,775 Zillow
$1,376 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
848 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,332 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,900 home value, $1,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
848 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Epworth, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,332
5% below
$25,813 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
51% below
Zillow: $424,775
Median Rent
$1,376/mo
18% above
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
848/100K
123% above
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
74% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
49%
Rent
118%
Poverty
275%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
223%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Epworth 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

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 $424,775. 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.

Safety & Crime

Epworth reports 848 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 123% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.

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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,509
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,465/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
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$424,775
Housing Units366
Rent Burden22.0%

Crime

F
Violent848/100K
Property1,697/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,245/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.