Georgia
Patterson is a small town in Georgia with a population of 849. Residents earn $46,307 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Patterson receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Patterson stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Patterson is $46,307, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Patterson is $113,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Patterson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Patterson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,307 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,573 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $871 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,998 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 442 |
| County GDP | $659M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.76% |
| Commute Time | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $113,100 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,936 |
| Median List Price | $214,500 |
| Median List Price | $214,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $106 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $873 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.76% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,350/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3849°N, 82.1354°W |
| County FIPS | 13229 |
Winner: Republican by 77.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.3% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |