Rocky Ford, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jenkins County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
309 Population 255/sq mi density
$39,107 Median Income $21,544 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,107 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Ford, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,107
48% below
$21,544 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Rocky Ford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Poverty
182%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Ford a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocky Ford residents earn a median household income of $39,107 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,544. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Education

11.1% of adults in Rocky Ford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Ford has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population309
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,107
Per Capita$21,544
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$187,405
Housing Units135
Rent Burden13.8%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation124 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Ford was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.