What are the schools like in Blythe, GA?

Blythe is served primarily by Richmond County. The district operates 29 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Blythe?

The median household income in Blythe, GA is $48,611 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Blythe, GA?

Blythe has an average high temperature of 59.6°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Blythe, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Blythe, GA affordable or expensive?

Blythe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blythe is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,900 and the median rent is $913 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Blythe, GA?

Crime rate data for Blythe is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Blythe, GA a Good Place to Live?

Blythe is a small town of 672 in Georgia, with a median household income of $48,611 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Blythe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Blythe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Blythe city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Blythe's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blythe costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blythe, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$913	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,611	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Blythe is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Blythe is served primarily by Richmond County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Blythe, GA	National Avg
School District	Richmond County	—
Elementary Schools	29	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blythe sees average highs of 59.6°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blythe, GA
Average High — January	59.6°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Blythe, GA	National Avg
Population	672	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keysville, GA 5 mi Hephzibah, GA 6 mi Matthews, GA 8 mi Augusta-Richmond County, GA 9 mi Grovetown, GA 10 mi

Blythe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe, GA affordable or expensive?

Blythe's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blythe roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,900 and median rent is $913/month.

What is the crime rate in Blythe, GA?

Crime data for Blythe is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Blythe?

Public schools in Blythe are operated by Richmond County. The district has 29 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Blythe, GA a good place to live?

Blythe, GA has a population of 672, a median household income of $48,611, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Blythe?

Blythe averages 59.6°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Blythe?

The population of Blythe, Georgia is 672 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blythe?

Key numbers for living in Blythe: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $122,900, median household income $48,611, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blythe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.