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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 $171,610 Zillow
$726 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,934 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,200 home value, $726/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $171,610
Median Rent
$726/mo
38% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
34.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

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
89%
Crime
0%
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 3.2% (11% below 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 $171,610. 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.

Safety & Crime

Nahunta reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,353/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,168
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density414/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$33,934
Per Capita$16,288
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty34.8%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,200
Rent$726
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$171,610
Housing Units528
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,353/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary180/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.