Georgia
McDuffie County Rankings & Report Card
Grades, state rankings, and benchmark comparisons across 12 metrics
McDuffie County earns 2 A-grades across 12 metrics — here's the complete report card with state rankings and benchmarks.
McDuffie County outperforms benchmarks in Rent Burden, Housing Affordability. These gaps represent both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs who can fill unmet needs.
Key Indicators
Overall Score
59/100
A-Grades
2
of 12 metrics
Metrics Graded
12
Best Ranking
Top 62%
disaster risk
County Profile
Normalized scores (0-100%) across all graded metrics
Median Income
#90 of 159
Unemployment Rate
#147 of 159
Violent Crime Rate
#92 of 159
Property Crime Rate
#92 of 159
Property Tax Rate
#65 of 159
Broadband Pct
#110 of 159
Disaster Risk
#62 of 159
County Health Score
#85 of 160
Rent Burden
Housing Affordability
Unemployment Rate
#147 of 159
Disaster Risk
#62 of 159
State Rankings
| Metric | Grade | Trend | Rank | Percentile | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disaster Risk | B | — | #62 of 159 | 62% | Above median |
| Disaster Risk | B | — | #62 of 159 | 62% | Above median |
| Property Tax Rate | B+ | — | #65 of 159 | 60% | Above median |
| County Health Score | B- | — | #85 of 160 | 48% | Below median |
| Median Income | C | — | #90 of 159 | 44% | Below median |
| Violent Crime Rate | B | — | #92 of 159 | 43% | Below median |
| Property Crime Rate | B | — | #92 of 159 | 43% | Below median |
| Broadband Pct | B | — | #110 of 159 | 31% | Below median |
| Unemployment Rate | B+ | — | #147 of 159 | 8% | Bottom quartile |
Benchmark Comparison
| Metric | Grade | McDuffie County | Trend | Georgia | National | vs GA | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Growth | — | — | — | 0.9% | 0.4% | — | — |
| Median Income | C | $54K | — | $65K | $75K | 17% below | 28% below |
| Poverty Rate | — | 19.0% | — | 13.0% | 11.5% | 46% above | 65% above |
| Education (BA+) | — | 17.8% | — | 32.0% | 34.0% | 44% below | 48% below |
| Safety Score | B | — | — | 55/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Health Score | B- | — | — | 50/100 | 50/100 | — | — |
| Property Tax Rate | B+ | 86.94% | 0.92% | 1.07% | 9350% above | 8025% above | |
| Living Wage (1 Adult) | — | $19.54/hr | — | $18.41/hr | $19.32/hr | 6% above | 1% above |
| Median Rent (2BR) | — | $1,100/mo | $1,250/mo | $1,370/mo | 12% below | 20% below | |
| Broadband Access | B | 74.7% | — | 85.0% | 87.0% | 12% below | 14% below |
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Rent Burden A
- Housing Affordability A
No D or F grades — solid across the board.
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Related Pages
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
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program |Vintage: 2023 |Last refreshed: Oct 2024 |Next refresh: Oct 2025 |Source