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Experiment, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Spalding County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,165 Population 1,066/sq mi density
$30,745 Median Income $16,365 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $130,569 Zillow
$930 Median Rent 34.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,125 Violent Crime/100K 6,667 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$30,745 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $930/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,125 violent crimes/100K (196% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Experiment, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,745
59% below
$16,365 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
62% below
Zillow: $130,569
Median Rent
$930/mo
20% below
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,125/100K
196% above
6,667/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
79% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
25.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Experiment Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Experiment's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
41%
Home Value
38%
Rent
80%
Poverty
248%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
296%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Experiment a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Experiment residents earn a median household income of $30,745 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,365. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,503 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Experiment is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,569. Median rent is $930/month, with 34.7% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Experiment reports 1,125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 196% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,667/100K.

Education

7.1% of adults in Experiment hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Experiment has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,165
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,745
Per Capita$16,365
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$930
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$130,569
Housing Units1,203
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,125/100K
Property6,667/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Experiment was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.554 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.