Georgia
Nicholls is a small town in Georgia with a population of 3,484. Residents earn $27,297 per year, which is 64% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nicholls receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Nicholls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Nicholls is $27,297, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. The poverty rate of 40.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Nicholls is $34,800, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Nicholls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,216 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
5.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Nicholls enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $27,297 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $9,596 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $934 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,746 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.7% |
| 228% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 290 |
| County GDP | $508M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 23 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,955 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.49% |
| Commute Time | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $34,800 |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,887 |
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,955 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.49% |
| Obesity | 46.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 21.6% |
| Heart Disease | 10.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 51.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 12.7% |
| Stroke | 6.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 42.8% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 20.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 16,179/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Total Violent | 118.6/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 29.7/100K |
| Assault | 88.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,215.5/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 444.7/100K |
| Theft | 741.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 29.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.8 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 186 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5204°N, 82.6381°W |
| County FIPS | 13005 |
Winner: Republican by 73.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,476/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 23 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |