At a Glance
Median Income
$51,090
$19,332 per capita
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
469/100K
4,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Fort Stewart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Stewart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Stewart a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Stewart residents earn a median household income of $51,090 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,332. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,111 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Fort Stewart reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,130/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in Fort Stewart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Stewart has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,976
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,090
Per Capita$19,332
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$5,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
C+
Home Value
Rent$1,557
Ownership0.2%
Zillow$237,822
Housing Units2,868
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent469/100K
Property4,130/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute12 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Fort Stewart was founded in 1941.
The median home in Fort Stewart was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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