Rabun County , Georgia
Population: 17,107 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $61,466 Home $272,600 Rent $1,016/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 17,107 residents, Rabun County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike.
$61,466
Median Income
household
$272,600
Home Value
median
$1,016/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $61,466 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,315 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| Median Home Value | $272,600 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,016/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 17,107 |
| Median Age | 49.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 29.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.2%
Obesity
15.5%
Diabetes
15.2%
Smoking
43.8%
High Blood Pressure
26.2%
No Physical Activity
22.6%
Depression
33.7%
Insufficient Sleep
80.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 45.3 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
45.20
🌀 Hurricane
61.58
🔥 Wildfire
64.06
❄️ Winter Storm
10.69
🌍 Earthquake
50.32
☀️ Drought
33.62
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