Nahunta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,168 Population 414/sq mi density
$33,934 Median Income $16,288 per capita
$52,200 Home Value $174,736 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$33,934 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,200 home value, $726/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nahunta, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,934
55% below
$16,288 per capita
Home Value
$52,200
81% below
Zillow: $174,736
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
34.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Nahunta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Nahunta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
19%
Rent
62%
Poverty
281%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nahunta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nahunta residents earn a median household income of $33,934 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,288. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nahunta is $52,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,736. Median rent is $726/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 1984.

Education

17.0% of adults in Nahunta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nahunta has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,168
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,934
Per Capita$16,288
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty34.8%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,200
Rent$726
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$174,736
Housing Units528
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death14,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain54.0 in/yr
Elevation65 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute32 min
Broadband60.5%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nahunta was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.