At a Glance
Median Income
$41,328
$15,261 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $290,981
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Raoul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raoul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raoul a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raoul residents earn a median household income of $41,328 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,261. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 383 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raoul is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,981. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Raoul reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,302/100K.
Education
4.8% of adults in Raoul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raoul has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,211
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,106/mi²
Male / Female19% / 81%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,328
Per Capita$15,261
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$290,981
Housing Units323
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,302/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,382 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Raoul was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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