Register, GA

Georgia

Register is a small town in Georgia with a population of 181. Residents earn $49,688 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
181 Population 232/sq mi density
$49,688 Median Income $44,197 per capita
$156,300 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,300 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,688
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,300
45% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.0%
67% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Register Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population181
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$44,197
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,815M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation162 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+85.6%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.0%
Libraries1

Is Register a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Register receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Register offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Register is $49,688, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Register is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Register 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 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Register enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Register has a population of 181 with a density of 232 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.6%), with 11% Hispanic, 10.5% Black.

Population

181
Total Population
232
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Register vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Register vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Register is $49,688, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Register vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,688
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,197
Avg Weekly Wage$906
IRS Avg AGI$65,267

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,922
County GDP$3,815M

Business (County)

Restaurants159
Healthcare215
Retail288
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Register is $156,300, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,300
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,406
3% below US avg
Effective Rate2.18%
In Register, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 29.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Register vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure38.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity29.0%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress20.2%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.9%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death9,168/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access55.8%
Healthcare Facilities215
Register has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Register vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Register has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.0 inches
24% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation162 ft (49 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates32.3645°N, 81.8805°W
County FIPS13031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29-point margin. 79.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 29 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+85.6%
School Test Score4.92
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density232/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities215
Restaurants159
Retail Stores288

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home1.8%

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