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Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Quitman County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,092 Population 14/sq mi density
$36,838 Median Income $24,325 per capita
$103,000 Home Value $113,781 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,838 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,838
51% below
$24,325 per capita
Home Value
$103,000
63% below
Zillow: $113,781
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
68/100K
82% below
609/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
46% above
23.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Georgetown-Quitman County unified government Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Georgetown-Quitman County unified government's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
37%
Rent
63%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
344%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Georgetown-Quitman County unified government a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Georgetown-Quitman County unified government residents earn a median household income of $36,838 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,325. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government is $103,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,781. Median rent is $734/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Georgetown-Quitman County unified government reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 609/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Georgetown-Quitman County unified government has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,092
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,838
Per Capita$24,325
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$47M
Avg Weekly Wage$734

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,000
Rent$734
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$113,781
Housing Units1,715
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

F
Violent68/100K
Property609/100K

Health

Obesity46.9%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death14,263/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation352 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.4%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.