At a Glance
Median Income
$55,781
$17,609 per capita
Home Value
$167,000
Zillow: $422,045
Median Rent
$833/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
55.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
10.9% smoking rate
How George Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is George a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
George residents earn a median household income of $55,781 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,609. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in George is $167,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,045. Median rent is $833/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
1.9% of adults in George hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
55.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
George has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population1,136
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density823/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born43.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita$17,609
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,000
Rent$833
Ownership20.6%
Zillow$422,045
Housing Units289
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+55.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
George was founded in 1957.
The median home in George was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
43.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.