At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$15,891 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $94,985
Median Rent
$656/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
63.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
20.4% smoking rate
How Lilly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lilly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lilly 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
Lilly residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,891. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lilly is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,985. Median rent is $656/month, with 23.4% 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 1971.
Education
11.4% of adults in Lilly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
63.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lilly has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population173
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$15,891
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$656
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$94,985
Housing Units81
Rent Burden23.4%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation347 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+63.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband30.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lilly was built in 1971.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.