At a Glance
Median Income
$46,291
$31,971 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
Zillow: $177,467
Median Rent
$795/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
291/100K
1,163/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Riceboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riceboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riceboro 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
Riceboro residents earn a median household income of $46,291 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,971. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,111 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riceboro is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,467. Median rent is $795/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Riceboro reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,163/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Riceboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riceboro has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population935
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$46,291
Per Capita$31,971
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$5,289M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$795
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$177,467
Housing Units449
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent291/100K
Property1,163/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband59.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riceboro was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.