Metter, Georgia
Among the top 23% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 8% of US places
- top 14% for monthly rent
- top 15% for annual snowfall
- bottom 6% for summer humidity
Metter is a small community in Georgia with about 3,976 residents. It grades B+ for weather and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include monthly rent, annual snowfall, and commute time. It rates lower on walkability and summer humidity.
- The median home value in Metter is $152k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Metter is $32k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Metter is $658 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Metter has a violent crime rate of 1325/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Metter is 22 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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73%62%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.1 in3.1 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$32k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 63% of US places
Home Value$152k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$658better than 86% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$760better than 29% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.34%better than 27% of US places
Unemployment5.9%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)50°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.2 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days247 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days91 daysbetter than 72% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.0better than 51% of US places
School Quality43.4better than 21% of US places
Violent Crime1325/100kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Crime2074/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population3,97676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.269th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8421st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4269th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)51.5%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)30.4%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 76% of US places
Walkability4.5/20better than 8% of US places
Airport Distance123 mibetter than 27% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access77.4%better than 24% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.06better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 22% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Metter an affordable place to live?
- Metter is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 63% of comparable areas. Median rent is $658.
- Is Metter safe?
- Metter is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1325/100k (better than 22%). Property crime is 2074/100k.
- What is the weather like in Metter?
- Metter averages 83°F in July and 50°F in January, with 47.2 in of annual precipitation and about 247 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Metter?
- Public-school quality in Metter is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Metter?
- The average one-way commute in Metter is 22 min.