At a Glance
Median Income
$28,125
$14,039 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $168,261
Median Rent
$588/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
41.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
22.6% smoking rate
How Meigs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meigs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meigs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meigs residents earn a median household income of $28,125 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,039. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meigs is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,261. Median rent is $588/month, with 36.3% 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 1982.
Education
6.0% of adults in Meigs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meigs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population825
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,125
Per Capita$14,039
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty41.4%
County GDP$1,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$588
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$168,261
Housing Units424
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,435/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation338 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Meigs was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.