At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$24,713 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
25.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.0% smoking rate
How Rhine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rhine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rhine a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rhine residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,713. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Education
2.8% of adults in Rhine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rhine 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 totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population550
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans0.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$24,713
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty25.3%
County GDP$219M
Avg Weekly Wage$785
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$121,623
Housing Units193
Rent Burden21.1%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,319/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation241 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rhine was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.