Rockingham, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bacon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
135 Population 115/sq mi density
$19,958 Median Income $19,896 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$19,958 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockingham, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,958
73% below
$19,896 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Rockingham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
27%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockingham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockingham residents earn a median household income of $19,958 , which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,896. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Education

25.2% of adults in Rockingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population135
Median Age68.8 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,958
Per Capita$19,896
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$508M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$150,449
Housing Units142
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death16,179/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation191 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Broadband42.4%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockingham was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
71.1% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.