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Sasser, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Terrell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
267 Population 342/sq mi density
$27,169 Median Income $22,324 per capita
$106,700 Home Value $125,647 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,022 Violent Crime/100K 5,531 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$27,169 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$106,700 home value, $483/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sasser, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,169
64% below
$22,324 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
62% below
Zillow: $125,647
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,022/100K
169% above
5,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Sasser Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
38%
Rent
42%
Poverty
104%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sasser 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

Sasser residents earn a median household income of $27,169 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,324. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 227 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sasser is $106,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,647. Median rent is $483/month, with 33.5% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Sasser reports 1,022 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,531/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Sasser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sasser has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population267
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,169
Per Capita$22,324
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$317M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A
Home Value$106,700
Rent$483
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$125,647
Housing Units196
Rent Burden33.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,022/100K
Property5,531/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,870/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation317 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 52%
Commute15 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sasser was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.