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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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