Hiram, GA
Census place 1339076 · pop 5,231
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities
45 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities
4989 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities
40.7% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities
12.0% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities
$1,997/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities
17.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$303,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities
218 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities
12.0% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities
64.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
24.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
12.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$85,119 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
40.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
94.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
71/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities
Gini 0.39 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities
2.9% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities
0.59% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+30.7% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
Not measured for Hiram: Air, Bad air. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Hiram, GA a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Hiram scores 50/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 20 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is commute time. Georgia overall ranks #30 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Hiram, GA?
- Hiram reports 218 violent crimes per 100k and 4989 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Hiram, GA expensive to live in?
- Hiram has a median home value of $303,200 and typical rent around $1,997/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Hiram, GA?
- Its weakest measured area is commute time (45 min) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Hiram, GA best at?
- Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+30.7%) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.