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Baconton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County
Baconton, GA
At a Glance
How Baconton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baconton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Baconton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Baconton residents earn a median household income of $56,488 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,955. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 482 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baconton is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,567. Median rent is $835/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Baconton reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,787/100K.
Education
3.5% of adults in Baconton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baconton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.