Low risk
No major flags detected
Safe rural county with low crime but limited growth
Ben Hill County is a county worth evaluating for your business in a safe, family-friendly area — but growth is limited.
Ranks in the bottom half of Georgia counties • B- nationally
What This Means For Your Business
Business Brief
Ben Hill County scores B- (41/100) — strong in safety & livability, with room to improve in growth & development.
Key signals: 380.0% unemployment means a larger available labor pool, and $39K median income keeps labor costs lower.
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How We Scored This County
Population
17,138
Median Income
$39K
Unemployment
3.8%
Home Value
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Ben Hill County has a limited skilled workforce — budget for recruitment from neighboring areas.
Ben Hill County's growth is limited — less competition, but also slower demand expansion.
Operating costs in Ben Hill County are low — more room in your budget for growth and inventory.
Ben Hill County is safe and livable — a strong selling point for customer-facing businesses.
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U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |Vintage: 2024 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Next refresh: Feb 2025 |Source
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, GDP by County |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Dec 2024 |Next refresh: Dec 2025 |Source
CountyPulse computed metrics |Vintage: 2025 |Last refreshed: Jan 2025 |Source