Georgia
Whigham is a small town in Georgia with a population of 539. Residents earn $60,208 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Whigham receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Whigham offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Whigham is $60,208, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Whigham is $144,200, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Whigham is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,368 per 100,000, 72% above the national average.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Whigham enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,208 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,690 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $868 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,181 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 575 |
| County GDP | $874M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,362 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |
| Census Median | $144,200 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,772 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,362 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.6% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,368/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,368.4/100K |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 842.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,105.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 421.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8839°N, 84.3274°W |
| County FIPS | 13131 |
Winner: Republican by 38.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 461/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 17.5% |