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Meigs, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County
Meigs, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Meigs a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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 $156,990. 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.
Safety & Crime
Meigs reports 1,067 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 181% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,940/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.