Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Wildwood is a small town in Georgia with a population of 244. Residents earn $70,833 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wildwood receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Wildwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Wildwood is $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 17.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Wildwood is $89,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wildwood is a highly educated community — 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 81.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Wildwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,833 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $908 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,898 |
| Unemployment | 17.2% |
| 378% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.9% |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 310 |
| County GDP | $650M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.83% |
| Commute Time | 50.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $89,300 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,812 |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.83% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,895/100K |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.5 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9669°N, 85.4215°W |
| County FIPS | 13083 |
Winner: Republican by 66.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.6% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 50.4 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |