At a Glance
Median Income
$30,815
$22,337 per capita
Home Value
$64,700
Zillow: $134,838
Median Rent
$753/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
48.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
21.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.5% (3% 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 $134,838. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,978
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,815
Per Capita$22,337
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty48.6%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,700
Rent$753
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$134,838
Housing Units838
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity46.2%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death15,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation200 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pearson was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
31.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.