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Pearson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Atkinson County County
Pearson, GA
At a Glance
How Pearson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pearson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pearson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pearson residents earn a median household income of $30,815 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,337. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pearson is $64,700 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,304. Median rent is $753/month, with 32.5% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Pearson reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,141/100K.
Education
3.4% of adults in Pearson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pearson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.