At a Glance
Median Income
$62,411
$50,564 per capita
Home Value
$103,600
Zillow: $125,897
Median Rent
$675/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.3% smoking rate
How Uvalda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Uvalda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Uvalda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Uvalda residents earn a median household income of $62,411 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,564. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Uvalda is $103,600 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,897. Median rent is $675/month, with 51.0% 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 1954.
Education
23.1% of adults in Uvalda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Uvalda has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,411
Per Capita$50,564
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$768
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,600
Rent$675
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$125,897
Housing Units258
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,468/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Uvalda was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.