At a Glance
Median Income
$48,306
$24,651 per capita
Home Value
$152,100
Zillow: $206,153
Median Rent
$676/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.0% smoking rate
How Jesup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jesup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jesup a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jesup residents earn a median household income of $48,306 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,651. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 685 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jesup is $152,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,153. Median rent is $676/month, with 25.0% 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 1969.
Education
16.1% of adults in Jesup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jesup has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,863
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,306
Per Capita$24,651
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,100
Rent$676
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$206,153
Housing Units4,441
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation101 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Jesup was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.