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Fort Oglethorpe, GA
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Fort Oglethorpe, GA
At a Glance
How Fort Oglethorpe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Oglethorpe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Oglethorpe a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Oglethorpe residents earn a median household income of $50,902 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,536. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Oglethorpe is $186,500 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,137. Median rent is $952/month, with 28.1% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Fort Oglethorpe reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,440/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Oglethorpe has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.