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Rayle, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wilkes County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
112 Population 110/sq mi density
$30,833 Median Income $17,681 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rayle, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,833
59% below
$17,681 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
51.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
36.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Rayle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Poverty
290%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rayle a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rayle residents earn a median household income of $30,833 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,681. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Rayle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Rayle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 51.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rayle has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population112
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

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Median Income$30,833
Per Capita$17,681
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$186,408
Housing Units83
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,808/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation650 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+51.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute38 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rayle was built in 1967.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.