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Sandersville, GA
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Sandersville, GA
At a Glance
How Sandersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sandersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sandersville residents earn a median household income of $44,724 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,748. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandersville is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,630. Median rent is $756/month, with 27.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Sandersville reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,690/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Sandersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandersville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.