At a Glance
Median Income
$54,083
$28,091 per capita
Home Value
$106,900
Zillow: $219,476
Median Rent
$742/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
19.0% smoking rate
How Puryear Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Puryear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Puryear 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
Puryear residents earn a median household income of $54,083 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,091. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Puryear is $106,900 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,476. Median rent is $742/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
13.7% of adults in Puryear hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Puryear has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density801/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,083
Per Capita$28,091
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$1,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,900
Rent$742
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$219,476
Housing Units321
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
Elevation597 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Puryear was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.