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Fargo, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clinch County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
470 Population 172/sq mi density
$71,105 Median Income $36,529 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $86,580 Zillow
$662 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 7,570 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,105 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $662/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Fargo, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,105
5% below
$36,529 per capita
Home Value
$82,400
71% below
Zillow: $86,580
Median Rent
$662/mo
43% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,105/100K
191% above
7,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Fargo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
29%
Rent
57%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
291%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fargo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fargo residents earn a median household income of $71,105 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,529. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fargo is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,580. Median rent is $662/month, with 9.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Fargo reports 1,105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,570/100K.

Education

5.4% of adults in Fargo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fargo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population470
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,105
Per Capita$36,529
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$886

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,400
Rent$662
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$86,580
Housing Units337
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,105/100K
Property7,570/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death14,491/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain52.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation110 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband46.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fargo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.