Yonah, GA

Georgia

Yonah is a small town in Georgia with a population of 191. Residents earn $60,791 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
191 Population 61/sq mi density
$60,791 Median Income $43,409 per capita
$236,100 Home Value
$773 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,791 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, $773/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,791
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $236,100
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.5%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $773
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population191
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,791
Per Capita$43,409
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,291M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$236,100
Rent$773
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain69.3 in/yr
Elevation1,593 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+96.9%
School Score4.92

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Libraries2

Is Yonah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yonah receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Yonah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yonah is $60,791, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% 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 Yonah is $236,100, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Yonah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Yonah has a population of 191 with a density of 61 people per square mile. The median age is 69.0 years, 77% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

191
Total Population
61
People / sq mi
69.0yrs
Median Age
77% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

Yonah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yonah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yonah is $60,791, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Yonah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,791
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,409
Avg Weekly Wage$773
IRS Avg AGI$65,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)846
County GDP$1,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants105
Healthcare42
Retail131
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,970
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Yonah is $236,100, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $773 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$236,100
16% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$773
34% below 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-Occupied44.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,970
13% above US avg
Effective Rate1.68%
In Yonah, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.7%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death11,237/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access68.7%
Healthcare Facilities42

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Yonah has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 69.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall69.3 inches
82% above US avg
Snowfall3.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,593 ft (486 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates34.6442°N, 83.7430°W
County FIPS13311
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84%
D 15.5%

Winner: Republican by 68.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.5%
66% below US avg
High School+96.9%
School Test Score4.92
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density61/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants105
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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