Hephzibah is a small town of 3,869 in Georgia, with a median household income of $63,836
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hephzibah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hephzibah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hephzibah 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
Hephzibah's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hephzibah costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hephzibah, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,070
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,836
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hephzibah's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.2 /100k
Property Crime
1915.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hephzibah is served primarily by Richmond County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hephzibah, 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
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hephzibah 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.
Hephzibah's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hephzibah roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,200 and median rent is $1,070/month.
Hephzibah's violent crime rate is 131.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1915.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hephzibah 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. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hephzibah, GA has a population of 3,869, a median household income of $63,836, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
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.
Hephzibah 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).
The population of Hephzibah, Georgia is 3,869 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hephzibah: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $154,200, median household income $63,836, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hephzibah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.