At a Glance
Median Income
$95,833
$38,377 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $133,772
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.8% smoking rate
How Govan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Govan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Govan a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Govan residents earn a median household income of $95,833 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 307 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Govan is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,772. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
40.9% of adults in Govan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Govan 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 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population61
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,833
Per Capita$38,377
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$133,772
Housing Units30
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,722/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Govan was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.