Greenwood, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
958 Population 210/sq mi density
$56,579 Median Income $22,530 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $165,606 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,579 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $939/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Greenwood, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,579
25% below
$22,530 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
64% below
Zillow: $165,606
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
25.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Greenwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
36%
Rent
81%
Poverty
206%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Greenwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Greenwood residents earn a median household income of $56,579 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,530. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Greenwood is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,606. Median rent is $939/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

21.8% of adults in Greenwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Greenwood has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population958
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,579
Per Capita$22,530
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty25.6%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$939
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$165,606
Housing Units259
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation112 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Greenwood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.