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Jakin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Miller County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 152/sq mi density
$51,346 Median Income $24,101 per capita
$203,100 Home Value $134,618 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
141 Violent Crime/100K 2,969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,346 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$203,100 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jakin, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,346
32% below
$24,101 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
28% below
Zillow: $134,618
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
63% below
2,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Jakin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
72%
Rent
66%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jakin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jakin residents earn a median household income of $51,346 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jakin is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,618. Median rent is $763/month, with 34.5% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Jakin reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,969/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Jakin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jakin has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,346
Per Capita$24,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008

Housing

A
Home Value$203,100
Rent$763
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$134,618
Housing Units127
Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

F
Violent141/100K
Property2,969/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death22,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation167 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jakin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.