Ranger, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Gordon County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
82 Population 89/sq mi density
$87,000 Home Value $315,896 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ranger, GA

At a Glance

Home Value
$87,000
69% below
Zillow: $315,896
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
55.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Ranger Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ranger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
31%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ranger a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ranger is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,896. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

6.8% of adults in Ranger hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 55.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ranger has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population82
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$22,495
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$3,382M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

Home Value$87,000
Rent
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$315,896
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation743 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+55.9%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute42 min
Broadband55.2%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ranger was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.