Barnesville, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lamar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
6,070 Population 1,002/sq mi density
$58,317 Median Income $23,029 per capita
$172,700 Home Value $260,659 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,317 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,700 home value, $902/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Barnesville, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,317
22% below
$23,029 per capita
Home Value
$172,700
39% below
Zillow: $260,659
Median Rent
$902/mo
22% below
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
78%
Home Value
61%
Rent
78%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Barnesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.8% (50% 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 $260,659. 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.

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 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,070
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,317
Per Capita$23,029
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,700
Rent$902
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$260,659
Housing Units2,434
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation811 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Barnesville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.