Winterville, GA

Georgia · Metropolitan Area

Winterville is a small town in Georgia with a population of 2,245. Residents earn $101,849 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,245 Population 850/sq mi density
$101,849 Median Income $36,035 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $328,657 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,849 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,849
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $275,000
2% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 46.4%
38% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,175
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.2%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Winterville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,245
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,849
Per Capita$36,035
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$10,824M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,175
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$328,657

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property777/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary173/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation788 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+93.4%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute25 min
Libraries5

Is Winterville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winterville receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Winterville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winterville is $101,849, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Winterville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winterville is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,175 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Winterville 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 777 per 100,000, 60% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Winterville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Winterville has a population of 2,245 with a density of 850 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62%), with 31.4% Black.

Population

2,245
Total Population
850
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Winterville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winterville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winterville is $101,849, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Winterville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,849
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,035
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
IRS Avg AGI$75,639

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,952
County GDP$10,824M

Business (County)

Restaurants388
Healthcare505
Retail501
Manufacturing95

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,663
62% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winterville is $275,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,175 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $328,657.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$275,000
2% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$328,657

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,175
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedrooms$1,203
3 Bedrooms$1,524
4 Bedrooms$1,775

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,663
62% above US avg
Effective Rate2.06%
In Winterville, 30.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winterville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.2%
6% below US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death8,073/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.5/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities505
Winterville has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 777 per 100,000 (60% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Winterville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property777.2/100K
60% below US avg
Burglary172.7/100K
Theft518.1/100K
Vehicle Theft86.4/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Winterville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.8 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall0.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation788 ft (240 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates33.9666°N, 83.2816°W
County FIPS13059
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 38.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.4%
D 68.6%

Winner: Democrat by 38.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.4%
38% above US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score4.92
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density850/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities505
Restaurants388
Retail Stores501

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home9.0%

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