At a Glance
Median Income
$52,847
$23,409 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $140,327
Median Rent
$817/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
2,469/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
58.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Omega Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Omega's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Omega a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Omega residents earn a median household income of $52,847 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,409. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,212 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Omega is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,327. Median rent is $817/month, with 22.8% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Omega reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,469/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Omega hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
58.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Omega 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,058
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density594/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,847
Per Capita$23,409
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$2,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$817
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$140,327
Housing Units458
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property2,469/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation311 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+58.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute37 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Omega was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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