Jersey, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Jersey is a small town in Georgia with a population of 146. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
146 Population 187/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $25,670 per capita
$273,400 Home Value
$1,063 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$273,400 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $273,400
3% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,063
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population146
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$25,670
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,338M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$273,400
Rent$1,063
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation815 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+90.4%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries4

Is Jersey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jersey receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Jersey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jersey is $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jersey is $273,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Jersey enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Jersey has a population of 146 with a density of 187 people per square mile. The median age is 39.9 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

146
Total Population
187
People / sq mi
39.9yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Jersey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jersey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jersey is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Jersey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,670
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
IRS Avg AGI$73,805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,366
County GDP$4,338M

Business (County)

Restaurants136
Healthcare170
Retail241
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,731
35% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Work from Home10.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Jersey is $273,400, 3% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,063 (9% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$273,400
3% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,063
9% below US avg

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-Occupied68.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,731
35% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
In Jersey, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jersey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.0%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate75.0%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death9,791/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access78.1%
Healthcare Facilities170

Crime Rates: Jersey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Jersey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.5 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates33.7169°N, 83.8043°W
County FIPS13297
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.9-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 26.7%

Winner: Republican by 45.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score4.92
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density187/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities170
Restaurants136
Retail Stores241

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Work from Home10.2%

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