Fort Stewart, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Liberty County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,976 Population 901/sq mi density
$51,090 Median Income $19,332 per capita
$1,557 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,090 median income, 13.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Stewart, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,090
32% below
$19,332 per capita
Median Rent
$1,557/mo
34% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
267% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
68%
Rent
134%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
367%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Stewart a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 13.2% (267% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population9,976
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,090
Per Capita$19,332
Unemployment13.2%
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%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,510/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
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.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.