Willacoochee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Berrien County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,430 Population 374/sq mi density
$37,292 Median Income $20,595 per capita
$55,100 Home Value $147,982 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,292 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,100 home value, $583/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Willacoochee, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,292
50% below
$20,595 per capita
Home Value
$55,100
80% below
Zillow: $147,982
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
45% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Willacoochee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
20%
Rent
50%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willacoochee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willacoochee residents earn a median household income of $37,292 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 323 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willacoochee is $55,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,982. Median rent is $583/month, with 25.6% 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

7.4% of adults in Willacoochee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willacoochee has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,430
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density374/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,292
Per Capita$20,595
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,100
Rent$583
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$147,982
Housing Units739
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity46.5%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation239 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Willacoochee was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Valdosta Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.