At a Glance
Median Income
$21,696
$21,047 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $129,493
Median Rent
$357/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
55.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.0% smoking rate
How Georgetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Georgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Georgetown a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Georgetown residents earn a median household income of $21,696 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,047. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Georgetown is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,493. Median rent is $357/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
4.1% of adults in Georgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
55.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Georgetown has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$21,696
Per Capita$21,047
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$949M
Avg Weekly Wage$788
Housing
B
Home Value$131,300
Rent$357
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$129,493
Housing Units148
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain62.5 in/yr
Elevation236 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+55.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute37 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Georgetown was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.