Summerville, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Chattooga County County
Summerville, GA
At a Glance
How Summerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Summerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Summerville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Summerville residents earn a median household income of $31,429 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,787. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Summerville is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,505. Median rent is $576/month, with 35.7% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Summerville reports 316 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,536/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in Summerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 71.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Summerville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.