At a Glance
Median Income
$44,396
$38,847 per capita
Violent Crime
1,512/100K
14,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Sautee-Nacoochee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sautee-Nacoochee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sautee-Nacoochee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sautee-Nacoochee residents earn a median household income of $44,396 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,847. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 846 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sautee-Nacoochee reports 1,512 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 298% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 14,745/100K.
Education
38.4% of adults in Sautee-Nacoochee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sautee-Nacoochee has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density141/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,396
Per Capita$38,847
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$773
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$315,936
Housing Units250
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,512/100K
Property14,745/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain72.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,421 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Broadband62.1%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sautee-Nacoochee was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.