Soperton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Treutlen County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,901 Population 659/sq mi density
$32,995 Median Income $21,136 per capita
$88,600 Home Value $117,512 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
585 Violent Crime/100K 1,136 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,995 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,600 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
585 violent crimes/100K (54% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Soperton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,995
56% below
$21,136 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
69% below
Zillow: $117,512
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
585/100K
54% above
1,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
71.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Soperton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
31%
Rent
54%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
344%
Crime
154%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Soperton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Soperton residents earn a median household income of $32,995 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,136. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Soperton is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,512. Median rent is $628/month, with 22.5% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Soperton reports 585 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,136/100K.

Education

11.3% of adults in Soperton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Soperton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,901
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density659/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,995
Per Capita$21,136
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$153M
Avg Weekly Wage$926

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent$628
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$117,512
Housing Units1,278
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent585/100K
Property1,136/100K

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,605/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation305 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+71.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Soperton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.