Baconton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,134 Population 582/sq mi density
$56,488 Median Income $23,955 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $172,145 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,488 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Baconton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,488
25% below
$23,955 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
69% below
Zillow: $172,145
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
90% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
31%
Rent
72%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baconton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.2% (44% above 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 $172,145. 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.

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 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,134
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density582/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,488
Per Capita$23,955
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$874

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent$835
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$172,145
Housing Units333
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,435/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation173 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Baconton was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.