Irwinton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkinson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
563 Population 179/sq mi density
$34,444 Median Income $25,374 per capita
$95,500 Home Value $148,844 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,444 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,500 home value, $827/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Irwinton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,444
54% below
$25,374 per capita
Home Value
$95,500
66% below
Zillow: $148,844
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Irwinton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Home Value
34%
Rent
71%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irwinton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irwinton residents earn a median household income of $34,444 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,374. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irwinton is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,844. Median rent is $827/month, with 27.5% 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 1976.

Education

19.1% of adults in Irwinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irwinton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population563
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$34,444
Per Capita$25,374
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$604M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,500
Rent$827
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$148,844
Housing Units267
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,270/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation450 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute23 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Irwinton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.