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Waynesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brantley County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
979 Population 1,064/sq mi density
$62,702 Median Income $23,109 per capita
$172,200 Home Value $165,691 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
190 Violent Crime/100K 1,524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,702 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
190 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Waynesville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,702
17% below
$23,109 per capita
Home Value
$172,200
39% below
Zillow: $165,691
Violent Crime
190/100K
50% below
1,524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
28.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Waynesville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
61%
Poverty
228%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waynesville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waynesville residents earn a median household income of $62,702 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,109. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waynesville is $172,200 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,691. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Waynesville reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,524/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Waynesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waynesville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population979
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,702
Per Capita$23,109
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.3%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,200
Rent
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$165,691
Housing Units178
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent190/100K
Property1,524/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation50 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Waynesville was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.