Remerton, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Remerton is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,430. Residents earn $26,920 per year, which is 64% below the national average.

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,430 Population 7,150/sq mi density
$26,920 Median Income $21,087 per capita
N/A Home Value $149,650 Zillow
$946 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
793 Violent Crime/100K 8,106 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$26,920 median income, 7.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
793 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $26,920
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 793/100K
109% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.5%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $946
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 50.1%
56% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 57.9%
367% higher than US avg

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

People

Population1,430
Median Age23.9 yrs
Density7,150/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 24%

Economy

D
Median Income$26,920
Per Capita$21,087
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty57.9%
County GDP$7,135M
Commute16 min

Housing

C
Home ValueN/A
Rent$946
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$149,650

Crime

F
Violent793/100K
Property8,106/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault352/100K
Burglary1,674/100K

Health

Obesity50.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation182 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+96.7%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Libraries4

Is Remerton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Remerton receives an overall livability score of 1.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Remerton faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Remerton is $26,920, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 57.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $946 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

With 793 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 8,106 per 100,000, 314% above the national average.

Education

18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Remerton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Remerton has a population of 1,430 with a density of 7,150 people per square mile. The median age is 23.9 years, 39% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (71.7%), with 23.7% White.

Population

1,430
Total Population
7,150
People / sq mi
23.9yrs
Median Age
39% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.8%
Female 65.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Remerton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.9%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.1%
62% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Remerton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Remerton is $26,920, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 57.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Remerton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,920
64% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,087
Avg Weekly Wage$933
IRS Avg AGI$61,270

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate57.9%
367% above US avg
Establishments (County)3,318
County GDP$7,135M

Business (County)

Restaurants286
Healthcare445
Retail520
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,773
8% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.7 min
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $946 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $149,650.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$149,650

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$946
19% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,190

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-Occupied0.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,773
8% above US avg
In Remerton, 50.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 42.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity50.1%
56% above US avg
Diabetes20.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
High Blood Pressure46.7%
Asthma12.7%
COPD11.7%
Stroke5.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.1%
Physical Inactivity42.3%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress23.0%
Physical Distress20.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.2%
Checkup Rate80.2%
Premature Death11,342/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access76.3%
Healthcare Facilities445
Remerton has a violent crime rate of 793 per 100,000 residents, 109% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 8,106 per 100,000 (314% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent793.0/100K
109% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape176.2/100K
Robbery264.3/100K
Assault352.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property8,105.7/100K
314% above US avg
Burglary1,674.0/100K
Theft5,991.2/100K
Vehicle Theft440.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Remerton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density7,150/sq mi
Coordinates30.8438°N, 83.3089°W
County FIPS13185
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
45% below US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score4.92
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density7,150/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities445
Restaurants286
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.7 min
Work from Home3.3%

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