Tunnel Hill, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Tunnel Hill is a small town in Georgia with a population of 1,122. Residents earn $61,964 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,122 Population 564/sq mi density
$61,964 Median Income $32,991 per capita
$183,700 Home Value $242,095 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,964 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,700 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K (39% below avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,964
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $183,700
35% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 232/100K
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.0%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,014
13% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.2%
74% lower than US avg

How Tunnel Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,122
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,964
Per Capita$32,991
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$2,269M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,700
Rent$1,014
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$242,095

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,626/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary116/100K

Health

Obesity35.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.2%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation851 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+75.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Libraries1

Is Tunnel Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tunnel Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Tunnel Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tunnel Hill is $61,964, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tunnel Hill is $183,700, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Tunnel Hill is below the national average at 232 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,626 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Tunnel Hill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Tunnel Hill has a population of 1,122 with a density of 564 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

1,122
Total Population
564
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Tunnel Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.0%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.0%
70% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tunnel Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tunnel Hill is $61,964, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Tunnel Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,964
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,991
Avg Weekly Wage$864
IRS Avg AGI$69,887

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.2%
74% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,230
County GDP$2,269M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare123
Retail198
Manufacturing49

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,162
10% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Tunnel Hill is $183,700, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $242,095.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,700
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$242,095
Median List Price$180,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$180,000
$/Sq Ft$173
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,162
10% below US avg
Effective Rate1.72%
In Tunnel Hill, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.2% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tunnel Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression23.2%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Checkup Rate76.0%
Premature Death9,551/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities123
Tunnel Hill has a violent crime rate of 232 per 100,000 residents, 39% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,626 per 100,000 (17% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Tunnel Hill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent232.3/100K
39% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault232.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,626.0/100K
17% below US avg
Burglary116.1/100K
Theft1,509.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Tunnel Hill has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.5 inches
49% above US avg
Snowfall0.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates34.8554°N, 85.0368°W
County FIPS13047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 22%

Winner: Republican by 55.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.0%
61% below US avg
High School+75.9%
School Test Score4.92
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density564/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities123
Restaurants115
Retail Stores198

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Work from Home4.1%

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