At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$22,127 per capita
Home Value
$93,900
Zillow: $207,561
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
19.5% smoking rate
How Garfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Garfield residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,127. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garfield is $93,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,561. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
12.3% of adults in Garfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garfield has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population222
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$22,127
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$996M
Avg Weekly Wage$877
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,900
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$207,561
Housing Units97
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,933/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation268 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed226 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Garfield was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 226 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.