Georgia
Sardis is a small town in Georgia with a population of 920. Residents earn $53,077 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sardis receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Sardis has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Sardis is $53,077, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Sardis is $64,200, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 933 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,523 per 100,000, 80% above the national average.
3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Sardis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,077 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,786 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,094 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 128 |
| County GDP | $214M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,788 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.34% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Census Median | $64,200 |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $107,272 |
| Census Median Rent | $768 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,788 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.34% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Total Violent | 932.6/100K |
| 145% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 310.9/100K |
| Assault | 621.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,523.3/100K |
| 80% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 932.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,279.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 310.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.4 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 216 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9751°N, 81.7615°W |
| County FIPS | 13165 |
Winner: Republican by 30.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.5% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 594/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |