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Scotland, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 177/sq mi density
$59,750 Median Income $22,874 per capita
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 398 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Scotland, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,750
20% below
$22,874 per capita
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Scotland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scotland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Scotland residents earn a median household income of $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,874. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 83 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Scotland reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 398/100K.

Education

17.8% of adults in Scotland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scotland has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$22,874
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$134,483
Housing Units140
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property398/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation174 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute42 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Scotland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.