Georgia
Sharon is a small town in Georgia with a population of 53. Residents earn $40,625 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sharon receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sharon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sharon is $40,625, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.7% 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 Sharon is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Sharon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 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 | $40,625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,725 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $680 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,273 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27 |
| County GDP | $45M |
| Retail | 6 |
| Commute Time | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $73,300 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $630 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Obesity | 42.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,410/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.4% |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.2 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 579 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5627°N, 82.7954°W |
| County FIPS | 13265 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 33.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Retail Stores | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |