At a Glance
Median Income
$25,795
$14,411 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
Zillow: $249,031
Median Rent
$590/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
54.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
22.0% smoking rate
How Jennings Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jennings's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jennings a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jennings residents earn a median household income of $25,795 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,411. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,318 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jennings is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,031. Median rent is $590/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
8.4% of adults in Jennings hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
54.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jennings has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population848
Median Age26.2 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$25,795
Per Capita$14,411
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$7,135M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$590
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$249,031
Housing Units296
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death11,342/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.6 in/yr
Elevation146 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+54.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute40 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Jennings was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.