At a Glance
Median Income
$38,393
$27,834 per capita
Home Value
$37,500
Zillow: $161,545
Median Rent
$545/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
19.4% smoking rate
How Kite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kite 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
Kite residents earn a median household income of $38,393 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,834. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kite is $37,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,545. Median rent is $545/month, with 34.2% 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 1959.
Education
1.1% of adults in Kite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% below the national average).
73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kite has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population221
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density273/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,393
Per Capita$27,834
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$171M
Avg Weekly Wage$803
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,500
Rent$545
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$161,545
Housing Units125
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,597/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation253 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kite was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.