At a Glance
Median Income
$31,927
$12,388 per capita
Median Rent
$444/mo
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
26.3% smoking rate
How Lumber City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lumber City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lumber City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lumber City residents earn a median household income of $31,927 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,388. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 286 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Education
7.9% of adults in Lumber City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lumber City has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,113
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,927
Per Capita$12,388
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$444
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$89,566
Housing Units463
Rent Burden16.6%
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking26.3%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death13,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation145 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lumber City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.