Georgia
Mountain City is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,027. Residents earn $47,159 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain City receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Mountain City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mountain City is $47,159, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mountain City is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mountain City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Mountain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 86.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,159 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,589 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $801 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,094 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 622 |
| County GDP | $852M |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Healthcare | 40 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,342 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.27% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $125,000 |
| 56% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $961 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,342 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.27% |
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,891/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 70.5 inches |
| 86% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,183 ft (665 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9215°N, 83.3811°W |
| County FIPS | 13241 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 40 |
| Restaurants | 79 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |