Georgia
Montezuma is a small town in Georgia with a population of 3,002. Residents earn $52,771 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Montezuma receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Montezuma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Montezuma is $52,771, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Montezuma is $95,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 738 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,906 per 100,000, 201% above the national average.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Montezuma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,771 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,121 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,265 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 236 |
| County GDP | $616M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,013 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $95,900 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $101,349 |
| Census Median Rent | $691 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,013 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.5% |
| Premature Death | 12,938/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 738.2/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 61.5/100K |
| Robbery | 123.0/100K |
| Assault | 553.7/100K |
| Total Property | 5,905.9/100K |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 2,706.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,829.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 369.1/100K |
| Arson | 30.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.4 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2973°N, 84.0191°W |
| County FIPS | 13193 |
Winner: Democrat by 17.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |