Tennille, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Washington County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,605 Population 922/sq mi density
$26,042 Median Income $20,067 per capita
$88,100 Home Value $140,570 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$26,042 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $826/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Tennille, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,042
65% below
$20,067 per capita
Home Value
$88,100
69% below
Zillow: $140,570
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
26.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Tennille Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
35%
Home Value
31%
Rent
71%
Poverty
216%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tennille a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tennille residents earn a median household income of $26,042 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,067. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tennille is $88,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,570. Median rent is $826/month, with 28.8% 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 1966.

Education

8.1% of adults in Tennille hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tennille 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 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,605
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density922/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,042
Per Capita$20,067
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty26.8%
County GDP$867M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,100
Rent$826
Ownership44.2%
Zillow$140,570
Housing Units822
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,308/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation459 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tennille was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.