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Tattnall
Georgia

24K

Population

$52K

Median Income

$193K

Median Home

R+49

Politics

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What stands out

What stands out about Tattnall County: the restaurant count per person is among the fewest in America (0.1 per 1,000), high-school completion is in the bottom 5% of American counties (78%), and the typical two-bedroom rent is in the bottom 7% of American counties ($582 a month). Within Georgia it ranks 1st of 128 counties for the restaurant count per person, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Tattnall County, Georgia. 24,309 people live here with you. The population grew 1.3% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +307).

Georgia moved to a flat income tax in 2024 with a rate scheduled to fall each year, and it exempts up to $65,000 of retirement income per person for residents 65 and over. Metro Atlanta holds more than half the state's population and its airport is the busiest in the world by passengers. Property taxes vary widely by county because school districts set most of the rate.

Money

The typical household here brings in $51,868 a year, lower than 75% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $46,821. Unemployment runs 3.0%, lower than 64% of American counties. 3% of workers work from home.

Georgia takes 5.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,588 a year.

Home

The median home costs $198K, cheaper than 63% of American counties, about 1.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $582 a month. Property tax is 1.01% of home value, roughly $1,167 a year on that median home, higher than 61% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.7 per 1,000 residents, higher than 88% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 15 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 73.1 years, shorter than 79% of American counties. There are 9 active physicians in the county, about 3.7 per 10,000 people. 18.0% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.66 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 79% of American counties. 78% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 49 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 43% of eligible voters turned out. Under Georgia law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 67°F, highs near 79 and lows near 54, warmer than 88% of American counties. About 41 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 83 out of 100, riskier than 83% of American counties; the county has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 111 Mbps down, slower than 84% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.1 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.

Written from the figures below. Percentiles compare this county with every other county that reports the same figure; missing figures are left out rather than guessed.

Economy

Median Household Income$52K
This county
national avg ~$75K
Poverty Rate23.5%
This county
national avg ~11.5%
Unemployment Rate3.0%
This county
national avg ~3.8%
GDP per Capita$32,247
Federal Spending per Capita$492
Median Individual Earnings$36K
This county
national avg $45K
Professional/Management Workers31.9%
Average Adjusted Gross Income$53K
Avg Credit Score635
Work From Home %3.4%
This county
national avg 17.0%
Population Under 1820.3%
This county
national avg 22.0%
Single-Person Households28.3%
This county
national avg 28.0%
Banks & Finance Firms13
Income (20th Percentile)$21K
Income (80th Percentile)$101K
Income (95th Percentile)$179K
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.0%
This county
national avg 34.3%
Less Than High School21.7%
This county
national avg 11.0%
Knowledge Economy GDP %5.5%
Dependency Ratio0.53
Medicare Spending / Person$2,509
SS Benefits / Person$2,908
Education Wage Premium2.03x
Median Earnings (Bachelor's)$56K
Median Earnings (Graduate)$63K
Median Earnings (HS Diploma)$31K
Public Assistance Recipients1.2%
Average Annual Wage$47K
Professional Services Concentration0.46x national
This county
1.0 = national average share
Federal Government Jobs Located Here44
Federal Share of Jobs Located Here0.8%
Residents Who Work for the Federal Government4.3%
Federal Civilian Share of Earnings1.0%
Federal Contract Dollars Performed Here (FY2025)$1M
Contract Dollars Relative to Local Wages0.00x wages
Largest Award's Share of Contract Dollars100%
Oil and Gas Share of Earnings (incl. proprietors)0.0%

Housing

Sources: Zillow ZHVI · Census ACS 2022 · Tax Foundation 2023 (effective rates)

Median Home Value$193K
This county
$340K state avg
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$609/mo
This county
$1600/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate1.01%
This county
0.81% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $1,167

Affordability & Supply

HUD Fair Market Rent (2BR)$973/mo
Home Price Change (1 yr)+4.5%−+5.5% since 2024
Home Value to Income Ratio1.8x income
Severely Cost-Burdened Households7.4%
Homeownership Rate70.1%
This county
national avg ~65%

Market Activity

Sources: Zillow Research monthly · Redfin

Listings with Price Cuts— Low — market moving fast
20.8%
Active Listings
59
New Listings / Month
13

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Days on Market (Redfin)— Slow — buyers have leverage
78 days
Months of Supply (Redfin)— High inventory — buyers market
7.2 mo
Sold Above List (Redfin)
22.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio (Redfin)— Sellers market — homes selling at or above list
101.9%

Source: Redfin · Updated monthly

Health

Life Expectancy73.1 yrs
This county
national avg ~78.5 years
Food Insecurity12.8%
This county
national avg ~11%
Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
This county
higher = better access
Primary Care Shortage Score19
This county
national avg 5
Mental Health Shortage Score15
Dental Care Shortage Score0
Healthcare Shortage Score11.3
Healthcare Offices9
Obesity Rate (BRFSS)40.8%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Smoking Rate (BRFSS)20.5%
This county
national avg 14.0%
Poor Health Rate (BRFSS)27.2%
This county
national avg 18.0%
Physical Inactivity (BRFSS)34.4%
This county
national avg 24.0%
High Blood Pressure (BRFSS)41.0%
This county
national avg 32.0%
Active Physicians9
Nursing Home Rating1.5 / 5
This county
national avg ~3 stars
ER Visits per 1,000 Medicare Patients571 / 1,000
Medicare Cost per Beneficiary$12,295
Uninsured (under 65)18.0%
This county
national avg ~10%
Adults with Depression20.3%

Education

Math Test Scores2.74 grade level
Reading Test Scores2.57 grade level
HS Diploma Holders4,308
Bachelor's Degree Holders1,288
HS Completion Rate78.3%
This county
national avg ~85%
Private Schools3

Safety

Violent Crime Rate4.7 / 1,000
This county
national avg ~4.0
Firearm Fatality Rate15.3 / 100K
This county
national avg ~13.6/100K
Homicide Rate9.7 / 100K
This county
national avg ~7.5/100K
Traffic Fatalities2
Social Vulnerability (CDC SVI)93th pct
Drug Overdose Deaths (2024)15.3 / 100K
Suicide Rate19.9 / 100K
This county
national avg ~14/100K

Climate & Air Quality

Natural Amenity Scale0.5
January Sunshine0.80
January Temperature1.51
Average Temp67°F-0.9% since 2022
Avg High Temp79°F-0.1% since 2022
Avg Low Temp54°F-2.0% since 2022
Annual Precipitation40.8 in/yr+2.3% since 2022
Avg Storm Events4.8 storms/yr
Avg Annual Storm Damage$600
Drought Index (2022)-0.82
Heating Degree Days1,868 HDD/yr
This county
national avg ~4,500 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days2,531 CDD/yr
This county
national avg ~1,200 CDD/yr
Heating Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)1,989 HDD/yr
Cooling Degree Days (1901–2000 Baseline)2,326 CDD/yr
Avg Tornadoes / Year0.0
Avg Flood Events / Year0.0
Avg Hail Events / Year0.2
Avg Hurricane Events / Year0.00
Avg Wildfire Events / Year0.0
Avg Winter Storms / Year0.0
Avg Heat Events / Year0.0
Natural Hazard Risk (FEMA)83 / 100
Community Resilience (FEMA)12 / 100
Federal Disaster Declarations23 since 1953
Fine Particulate Pollution (PM2.5)8.9 µg/m³
This county
EPA standard 9 µg/m³

Outdoor & Recreation

Historic Places (NRHP)3 properties
FAA-Registered Airports2 total
Airports (excl. heliports)2 airports

Internet & Remote Work

Download Speed111 Mbps
This county
national avg ~120 Mbps
Upload Speed45 Mbps
Fixed Internet (Q1 2026)222 Mbps
Mobile Internet (Q1 2026)124 Mbps
Mobile Upload (Q1 2026)18 Mbps
Mobile Latency (Q1 2026)35 ms
Households with 100Mbps+74.5%
This county
national avg 75.0%
Cellular-Only Internet11.8%
This county
national avg 8.0%
Fixed Upload Speed (Q1 2026)94 Mbps

EV Infrastructure

EV Charging Stations4 stations
DC Fast Chargers2 chargers
Level 2 EV Chargers4

Commute & Transit

Remote Workers262 workers
Public Transit Commuters2 workers
Walk to Work (workers)301 workers
Extreme Commutes (90+ min)319 workers
Walk to Work4.0%

Families & Childcare

Childcare Cost Burden24.8%
This county
national median ~27% of household income
Childcare Centers7.9 per 10K residents
Childcare Facilities4

Civic & Community

Voter Turnout43.1%
This county
national avg ~55%
Volunteering Rate1.0%
Income Inequality (Gini)4.751
Nonprofit Organizations56
Veterans Share7.5%
This county
national avg 7.0%
Married Adults41.2%
Never-Married Adults37.9%
Divorced Adults13.9%
Religious Organizations27
Asian Population0.3%
Native American Population0.2%
Membership Associations10.8 per 10K residents

Lifestyle & Services

Full-Service Restaurants0.12 per 1K residents
Nursing & Care Facilities3
Grocery Stores8
Professional Services Firms18
Veterinary Practices3
Real Estate Firms6
Debt Burden
Avg Mortgage Balance$38K
Avg Student Loan Balance$9K
Avg Credit Card Balance$3K
Loan Delinquency Rate60.3%
This county
national avg 4.0%

Innovation

Inventor Rate0.01%

Politics

R+49

2024 Presidential · Georgia was R+2 statewide

vs Georgia State

Income tax
5.49%Same (state law)
Property tax
1.01%0.81% state avg
Politics
R+49R+2
COL Index
91state index (no county figure)

Population & Migration

Net Domestic Migration 2023

↑ +307

More people arriving than leaving

IRS Wealth Migration

Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.77x avg income)

Economic Mobility

37%

chance a low-income child reaches the middle class

Source: Opportunity Insights

Real Estate

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Median home value: $198K

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Annual Income

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Retirement Savings

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Social Security

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Annual Social Security benefit

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Tax burden ↓$1M$50M+

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