Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Ila is a small town in Georgia with a population of 490. Residents earn $48,542 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ila receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Ila offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ila is $48,542, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 20.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ila is $196,900, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ila enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,542 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,988 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,996 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 505 |
| County GDP | $885M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,953 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Census Median | $196,900 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,972 |
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,953 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.4% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 22.4% |
| Physical Distress | 18.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 19.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.2 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1737°N, 83.2931°W |
| County FIPS | 13195 |
Winner: Republican by 54.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |