At a Glance
Median Income
$30,745
$16,365 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
Zillow: $130,086
Median Rent
$930/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
25.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Experiment a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 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 9.7% (169% 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 $130,086. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,165
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,066/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,745
Per Capita$16,365
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$3,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$930
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$130,086
Housing Units1,203
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death14,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
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.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.