At a Glance
Median Income
$49,688
$44,197 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $274,674
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
18.7% smoking rate
How Register Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Register's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Register a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Register residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,197. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,922 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Register is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,674. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
12.9% of adults in Register hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Register has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population181
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,688
Per Capita$44,197
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$274,674
Housing Units88
Rent Burden13.9%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,168/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation162 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed313 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Register was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
40.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 313 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.