Nicholls, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bacon County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,484 Population 1,476/sq mi density
$27,297 Median Income $9,596 per capita
$34,800 Home Value $156,200 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$27,297 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$34,800 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Nicholls, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,297
64% below
$9,596 per capita
Home Value
$34,800
88% below
Zillow: $156,200
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
40.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.7%
45% above
30.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Nicholls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
12%
Rent
53%
Poverty
328%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nicholls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nicholls residents earn a median household income of $27,297 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,596. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nicholls is $34,800 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,200. Median rent is $617/month, with 22.7% 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 1982.

Education

5.6% of adults in Nicholls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nicholls has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,484
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,476/mi²
Male / Female87% / 13%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$27,297
Per Capita$9,596
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty40.7%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$34,800
Rent$617
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$156,200
Housing Units547
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity46.7%
Diabetes21.6%
Smoking30.3%
Heart Disease10.7%
Premature Death16,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation186 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nicholls was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.