At a Glance
Median Income
$44,324
$25,944 per capita
Home Value
$161,700
Zillow: $211,987
Median Rent
$793/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.9% smoking rate
How Tifton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tifton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tifton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tifton residents earn a median household income of $44,324 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,944. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,212 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tifton is $161,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,987. Median rent is $793/month, with 28.1% 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
21.5% of adults in Tifton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tifton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,140
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,318/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,324
Per Capita$25,944
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$2,776M
Avg Weekly Wage$972
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,700
Rent$793
Ownership38.1%
Zillow$211,987
Housing Units7,652
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation363 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Tifton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.