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Iron City, GA

Georgia

Iron City is a small town in Georgia with a population of 390. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
390 Population 488/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $22,626 per capita
$106,900 Home Value $147,806 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 50.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $683/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,900
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.3%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $683
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.6%
31% lower than US avg

How Iron City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population390
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$22,626
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$277M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,900
Rent$683
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$147,806
Housing Units172
Rent Burden50.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Uninsured12.3%
Smoking16.2%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI44 (Good)
Rain56.9 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation144 ft (44 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries1

Is Iron City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Iron City receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Iron City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Iron City is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Iron City is $106,900, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $683 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Iron City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Iron City has a population of 390 with a density of 488 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.4%), with 20.3% Black.

Population

390
Total Population
488
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.8%
Female 37.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Iron City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Iron City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Iron City is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Iron City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,626
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
IRS Avg AGI$52,769

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.6%
31% below US avg
Establishments (County)165
County GDP$277M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare13
Retail26
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Iron City is $106,900, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $683 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $147,806.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,900
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$147,806

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$683
41% below US avg
Rent Burden50.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.0%
Housing Units172
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,257
7% below US avg
Effective Rate3.05%
In Iron City, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.2% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Iron City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes11.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.9%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.2%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.2%
Physical Inactivity26.7%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress14.0%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.2%
Uninsured12.3%
43% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits56.3%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access19.7%
Healthcare Facilities13
Iron City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.9 inches. The area enjoys 306 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.9 inches
50% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density488/sq mi
Coordinates31.0136°N, 84.8133°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS13201
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.5-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 24.6%

Winner: Republican by 50.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.3%
10% below US avg
High School+82.9%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score4.92
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density488/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities13
Restaurants10
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone86.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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