Fitzgerald, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.7 Fair / 5.0
8,962 Population
$36,515 Median Income
$99,900 Home Value
$669 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
496 Violent Crime / 100K
36.3 yrs Median Age
13.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.7
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population8,962
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupBlack 51.2%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$36,515
Per Capita Income$21,345
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty Rate19.9%
County GDP$821M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$99,900
Zillow Value$125,770
Median Rent$669
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.4%
Depression20.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime496/100K
Property Crime6,183/100K
Murder11.0/100K
Vehicle Theft99.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul49° / 83°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Work From Home1.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Fitzgerald Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$36,515
Home Value$99,900
Median Rent$669
Poverty Rate19.9%
Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
Unemployment2.8%
Violent Crime496.0 /100K
Avg Temperature66.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population8,962
Population Density989 per sq mi
Median Age36.3 years
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45.8% Black 51.2% Hispanic 0.5% Other 2.5%
White45.8%
Black or African American51.2%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races2.5%

Language

English Only97.1%
Spanish Speakers2.9%
English 97.1% Spanish 2.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance82.2%

Income

51% below avg
Median Household Income$36,515
Per Capita Income$21,345
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$875
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$51,264

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.8%
Poverty Rate19.9%
Total Establishments (County)372
County GDP$821M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation29
Healthcare Facilities23
Retail Stores71
Manufacturing32
Total Establishments372

Industry Mix

Restaurants 29 Healthcare 23 Retail 71 Manufacturing 32

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$51,264
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,421

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time14.0 min
Work From Home1.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

65% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$99,900
Zillow Home Value Index$125,770

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$149,000
Price Per Sq Ft$52
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio90.5%
Price Drops35.2%
Active Inventory54

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied48.8%

Rental Costs

42% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$669

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,421
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.42%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes17.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure43.9%
Asthma11.9%
COPD9.4%
Stroke5.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.0%
Physical Inactivity37.5%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.2%
Regular Checkup78.7%
Premature Death Rate15,005 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.2 / 10
Exercise Access43.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)23
Restaurants (County)29

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime496.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter11.0 /100K
Rape77.2 /100K
Robbery88.2 /100K
Aggravated Assault319.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime6,183.2 /100K
Burglary1,432.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,651.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft99.2 /100K
Arson44.1 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

49°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.6 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation363 ft (111 m)
Land Area9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²)
Population Density989 per sq mi
Latitude31.7130°
Longitude-83.2522°
County FIPS13017

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%
D 33.8%

Republican +32 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
High School+85.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density989 per sq mi
Land Area9.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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