At a Glance
Median Income
$69,615
$35,106 per capita
Home Value
$132,300
Zillow: $166,567
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.6% smoking rate
How Putney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Putney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Putney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Putney residents earn a median household income of $69,615 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,106. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,628 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Putney is $132,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,567. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.
Education
27.7% of adults in Putney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Putney has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population3,244
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$69,615
Per Capita$35,106
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$6,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,300
Rent$1,132
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$166,567
Housing Units1,271
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation184 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Putney was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.