At a Glance
Median Income
$23,438
$13,087 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $204,402
Median Rent
$924/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
63.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
73.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Phillipsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Phillipsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phillipsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Phillipsburg residents earn a median household income of $23,438 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,087. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 73.0% 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 Phillipsburg is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,402. Median rent is $924/month, with 37.5% 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 1960.
Education
0.0% of adults in Phillipsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
63.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Phillipsburg has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,635/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$23,438
Per Capita$13,087
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty73.0%
County GDP$2,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent$924
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$204,402
Housing Units316
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation314 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+63.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Broadband29.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Phillipsburg was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.