Georgia
Omega is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,058. Residents earn $52,847 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Omega receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Omega offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Omega is $52,847, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 31.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Omega is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 58.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Omega enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 45.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 54.5% |
| 307% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,847 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $972 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,491 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,212 |
| County GDP | $2,776M |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Healthcare | 122 |
| Retail | 240 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,458 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.72% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $73,300 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $140,327 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $817 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,458 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.72% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 40.1% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 18.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.0 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 311 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3390°N, 83.5937°W |
| County FIPS | 13277 |
Winner: Republican by 35.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 58.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Restaurants | 117 |
| Retail Stores | 240 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |