Wrightsville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Johnson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,479 Population 951/sq mi density
$35,738 Median Income $14,114 per capita
$78,600 Home Value $134,404 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,738 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $631/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wrightsville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,738
52% below
$14,114 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
72% below
Zillow: $134,404
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.6%
80% below
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
49% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Wrightsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
28%
Rent
54%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wrightsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wrightsville residents earn a median household income of $35,738 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,114. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 143 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wrightsville is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,404. Median rent is $631/month, with 32.3% 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 1979.

Education

6.6% of adults in Wrightsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wrightsville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,479
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female68% / 33%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,738
Per Capita$14,114
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$171M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$631
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$134,404
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity47.8%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death13,597/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation321 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.6%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wrightsville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.