Roberta, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Taylor County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,235 Population 829/sq mi density
$41,042 Median Income $18,875 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $141,700 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$41,042 median income, 15.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Roberta, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,042
45% below
$18,875 per capita
Home Value
$143,100
49% below
Zillow: $141,700
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
39.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Roberta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roberta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
51%
Rent
56%
Poverty
319%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
422%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roberta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roberta residents earn a median household income of $41,042 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,875. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roberta is $143,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,700. Median rent is $650/month, with 29.2% 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 1971.

Education

9.4% of adults in Roberta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roberta has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,235
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density829/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$41,042
Per Capita$18,875
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty39.6%
County GDP$278M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,100
Rent$650
Ownership39.6%
Zillow$141,700
Housing Units546
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation497 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband69.3%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Roberta was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.