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McRae-Helena, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,959 Population 925/sq mi density
$51,296 Median Income $14,314 per capita
$111,800 Home Value $134,483 Zillow
$606 Median Rent 43.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,296 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,800 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McRae-Helena, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,296
32% below
$14,314 per capita
Home Value
$111,800
60% below
Zillow: $134,483
Median Rent
$606/mo
48% below
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How McRae-Helena Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McRae-Helena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
40%
Rent
52%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McRae-Helena 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

McRae-Helena residents earn a median household income of $51,296 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,314. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McRae-Helena is $111,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,483. Median rent is $606/month, with 43.0% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

McRae-Helena reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 398/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in McRae-Helena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McRae-Helena has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population5,959
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density925/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,296
Per Capita$14,314
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,800
Rent$606
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$134,483
Housing Units1,843
Rent Burden43.0%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property398/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation249 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in McRae-Helena was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.