At a Glance
Median Income
$37,679
$12,051 per capita
Home Value
$53,800
Zillow: $142,407
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
24.0%
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
21.0% smoking rate
How Graham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Graham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Graham 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
Graham residents earn a median household income of $37,679 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,051. The unemployment rate stands at 24.0% (567% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 286 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Graham is $53,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,407. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
2.0% of adults in Graham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Graham has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population618
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$37,679
Per Capita$12,051
Unemployment24.0%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,800
Rent
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$142,407
Housing Units141
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation238 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute27 min
Broadband52.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Graham was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.