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Barnesville, GA
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Barnesville, GA
At a Glance
How Barnesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barnesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Barnesville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Barnesville residents earn a median household income of $58,317 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,029. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barnesville is $172,700 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,938. Median rent is $902/month, with 26.6% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Barnesville reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,055/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Barnesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barnesville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.