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Wadley, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Johnson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,991 Population 437/sq mi density
$32,458 Median Income $19,707 per capita
$60,400 Home Value $77,345 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$32,458 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,400 home value, $594/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wadley, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,458
57% below
$19,707 per capita
Home Value
$60,400
79% below
Zillow: $77,345
Median Rent
$594/mo
49% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
43% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Wadley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
21%
Rent
51%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wadley 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

Wadley residents earn a median household income of $32,458 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,707. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wadley is $60,400 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,345. Median rent is $594/month, with 26.8% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Wadley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

3.5% of adults in Wadley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wadley has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,991
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,458
Per Capita$19,707
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$171M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,400
Rent$594
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$77,345
Housing Units846
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity46.0%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,597/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation237 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband66.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wadley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.