Jacksonville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Telfair County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
130 Population 119/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $30,529 per capita
$47,900 Home Value $169,081 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value, $967/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Jacksonville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$30,529 per capita
Home Value
$47,900
83% below
Zillow: $169,081
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
17%
Rent
83%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,529. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jacksonville is $47,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,081. Median rent is $967/month, with 33.3% 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 1975.

Education

9.2% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population130
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$30,529
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$415M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,900
Rent$967
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$169,081
Housing Units44
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death13,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.5 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.