Nicholson, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,899 Population
$44,956 Median Income
$178,900 Home Value
$1,048 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
37.0 yrs Median Age
10.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
2.6
Economy
4.4
Affordability
1.8
Education

People

Population1,899
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 81.2%

Economy

2.6/5
Median Income$44,956
Per Capita Income$22,909
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty Rate7.6%
County GDP$6,518M

Housing

4.4/5
Home Value (Census)$178,900
Zillow Value$335,686
Median Rent$1,048
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Depression22.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul42° / 79°
Rain51 in/yr
Snow2 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+75.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Work From Home2.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Nicholson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,956
Home Value$178,900
Median Rent$1,048
Poverty Rate7.6%
Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
Unemployment10.5%
Avg Temperature60.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,899
Population Density480 per sq mi
Median Age37.0 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81.2% Black 1.1% Hispanic 1.2% Other 16.5%
White81.2%
Black or African American1.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races16.5%

Language

English Only82.6%
Spanish Speakers17.4%
English 82.6% Spanish 17.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.9%
Health Insurance72.0%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$44,956
Per Capita Income$22,909
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$970
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$77,495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate10.5%
Poverty Rate7.6%
Total Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$6,518M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation100
Healthcare Facilities116
Retail Stores262
Manufacturing92
Total Establishments2,142

Industry Mix

Restaurants 100 Healthcare 116 Retail 262 Manufacturing 92

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$77,495
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,380

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.8 min
Work From Home2.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

37% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$178,900
Zillow Home Value Index$335,686

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.2%

Rental Costs

10% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,048

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,380
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.45%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure33.4%
Asthma10.3%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage72.0%
Regular Checkup75.0%
Premature Death Rate9,049 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)116
Restaurants (County)100

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)20

Temperature

42°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation51.2 in
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Land Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density480 per sq mi
Latitude34.1166°
Longitude-83.4251°
County FIPS13157

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.3%
D 22.2%

Republican +55.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
High School+75.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density480 per sq mi
Land Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)20

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