At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$21,409 per capita
Home Value
$115,800
Zillow: $216,623
Median Rent
$787/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
20.8% smoking rate
How Screven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Screven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Screven a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Screven residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,409. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Screven is $115,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,623. Median rent is $787/month, with 41.1% 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 1979.
Education
11.8% of adults in Screven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Screven has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population652
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$21,409
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$659M
Avg Weekly Wage$871
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,800
Rent$787
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$216,623
Housing Units305
Rent Burden41.1%
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,350/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation124 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute34 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Screven was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.