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Fitzgerald, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Ben Hill County County
Fitzgerald, GA
At a Glance
How Fitzgerald Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fitzgerald's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fitzgerald a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fitzgerald residents earn a median household income of $36,515 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fitzgerald is $99,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,770. Median rent is $669/month, with 24.0% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Fitzgerald reports 496 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,183/100K. The murder rate is 11.0/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Fitzgerald hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fitzgerald has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.