At a Glance
Median Income
$59,750
$22,874 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
26.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scotland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population253
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death8,896/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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
Broadband97.1%
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.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.