At a Glance
Median Income
$24,107
$24,144 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
Zillow: $57,449
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
23.7% smoking rate
How Lumpkin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lumpkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lumpkin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lumpkin residents earn a median household income of $24,107 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,144. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lumpkin is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,449. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
14.6% of adults in Lumpkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lumpkin has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population815
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$24,107
Per Capita$24,144
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$199M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$57,449
Housing Units515
Rent Burden17.7%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
Elevation569 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband43.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Lumpkin was founded in 1829.
The median home in Lumpkin was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.