At a Glance
Median Income
$33,616
$20,020 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $138,939
Violent Crime
466/100K
7,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Waresboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waresboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waresboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waresboro residents earn a median household income of $33,616 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,020. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,009 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waresboro is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,939. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Waresboro reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,117/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Waresboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waresboro has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$33,616
Per Capita$20,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$138,939
Housing Units262
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property7,117/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation135 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute12 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Waresboro was built in 1987.
36.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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