At a Glance
Median Income
$62,155
$30,218 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
Zillow: $213,679
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Hephzibah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hephzibah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hephzibah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hephzibah residents earn a median household income of $62,155 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,218. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,155 business establishments, including 472 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hephzibah is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,679. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 19.9% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hephzibah reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,844/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Hephzibah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hephzibah has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population3,688
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density189/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,155
Per Capita$30,218
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$16,817M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$1,058
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$213,679
Housing Units1,478
Rent Burden19.9%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,844/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death14,036/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation369 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hephzibah was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 472 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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