Webster County unified government, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Webster County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,348 Population 11/sq mi density
$40,764 Median Income $25,407 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $61,886 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,764 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Webster County unified government, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,764
46% below
$25,407 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
67% below
Zillow: $61,886
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Webster County unified government Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
33%
Rent
57%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Webster County unified government a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Webster County unified government residents earn a median household income of $40,764 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,407. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Webster County unified government is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $61,886. Median rent is $663/month, with 15.0% 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 1986.

Education

11.3% of adults in Webster County unified government hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Webster County unified government has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,348
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density11/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,764
Per Capita$25,407
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$84M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$663
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$61,886
Housing Units1,207
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,714/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain53.1 in/yr
Elevation408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute33 min
Broadband71.1%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Webster County unified government was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.