Georgia
Screven is a small town in Georgia with a population of 652. Residents earn $33,750 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Screven receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Screven has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Screven is $33,750, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 32.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Screven is $115,800, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $787 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Screven is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,461 per 100,000, 26% above the national average.
11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.3/10.
Screven enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,750 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,409 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $871 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,998 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.7% |
| 164% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 442 |
| County GDP | $659M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $115,800 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $206,825 |
| Census Median Rent | $787 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $737 |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,222 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,395 |
| Owner-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,121 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 44.9% |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.3% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 13,350/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Total Violent | 129.5/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 129.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,461.1/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 388.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,813.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 259.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4842°N, 82.0169°W |
| County FIPS | 13229 |
Winner: Republican by 77.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.8% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.35 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 302/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 34.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |