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Gordon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkinson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,186 Population 406/sq mi density
$41,333 Median Income $26,415 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $111,273 Zillow
$541 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $541/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $111,273
Median Rent
$541/mo
53% below
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
595/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr

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
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $111,273. 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.

Safety & Crime

Gordon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 595/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,186
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,333
Per Capita$26,415
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$541
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$111,273
Housing Units934
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property595/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.