At a Glance
Median Income
$52,771
$26,121 per capita
Home Value
$95,900
Zillow: $96,290
Median Rent
$691/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montezuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $52,771 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,121. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montezuma is $95,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,290. Median rent is $691/month, with 24.9% 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 1977.
Education
17.7% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montezuma 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 48.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,002
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,771
Per Capita$26,121
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,900
Rent$691
Ownership65.9%
Zillow$96,290
Housing Units1,568
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,938/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation339 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score3.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Montezuma was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.604 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.