Gordon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkinson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,186 Population 406/sq mi density
$41,333 Median Income $26,415 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $111,426 Zillow
$541 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $541/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Gordon, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,333
45% below
$26,415 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
68% below
Zillow: $111,426
Median Rent
$541/mo
53% below
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gordon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
32%
Rent
47%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordon 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

Gordon residents earn a median household income of $41,333 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,415. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gordon is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,426. Median rent is $541/month, with 35.3% 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 1972.

Education

12.6% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gordon has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,186
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,333
Per Capita$26,415
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$541
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$111,426
Housing Units934
Rent Burden35.3%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,270/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation364 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gordon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.