At a Glance
Median Income
$65,357
$24,978 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $143,786
Median Rent
$940/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
21.6% smoking rate
How Poulan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poulan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poulan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poulan residents earn a median household income of $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,978. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poulan is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,786. Median rent is $940/month, with 22.5% 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 1977.
Education
8.8% of adults in Poulan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poulan has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population707
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density423/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$24,978
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$940
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$143,786
Housing Units357
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation386 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Poulan was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.