Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Ray City is a small town in Georgia with a population of 906. Residents earn $42,344 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ray City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ray City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ray City is $42,344, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Ray City is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Ray City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,616 per 100,000, near the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Ray City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,344 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,697 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $46,454 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 127 |
| County GDP | $194M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,492 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.10% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Census Median | $118,800 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $230,020 |
| Census Median Rent | $848 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,492 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.10% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.2% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,926/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,616.0/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 285.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,330.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0728°N, 83.1901°W |
| County FIPS | 13173 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |