At a Glance
Median Income
$27,169
$22,324 per capita
Home Value
$106,700
Zillow: $131,551
Median Rent
$483/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sasser a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 15.9% (342% 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 $131,551. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population267
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,169
Per Capita$22,324
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$317M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A
Home Value$106,700
Rent$483
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$131,551
Housing Units196
Rent Burden33.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,870/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
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.
31.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.