Meigs: Economy & Jobs
Meigs reports a median household income of $36,458 (1.7× below Thomas County median $60,736; 2.1× below Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $69,000. The surrounding county supports 6,477 jobs (avg $45,455).
- $46,114 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $36,458 — below the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 57.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 19.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,210 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $378,600 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $46,114 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $32,048 |
| Median Household Income | $36,458 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 57.0% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $36,458 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.3% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 6,477 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $294,408,438 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,455 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 61 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 38,027 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 623.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Poultry Totals, Cotton, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 358 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 4,885 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 188,026 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 11985 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 3 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $119,753,513 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,504.64 (vs Georgia $7,735) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 21,755 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.8% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 29.8 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 48.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12