Higgston, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Montgomery County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
400 Population 127/sq mi density
$946 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Higgston, GA

At a Glance

Median Rent
$946/mo
19% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Higgston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
81%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
183%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Higgston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

23.4% of adults in Higgston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Higgston 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 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population400
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,816
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$768

Housing

Home Value
Rent$946
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$182,307
Housing Units170
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,468/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation250 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Higgston was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.