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Buchanan, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Haralson County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,324 Population 889/sq mi density
$49,271 Median Income $21,183 per capita
$173,400 Home Value $268,187 Zillow
$914 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$49,271 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,400 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Buchanan (19)

Amicalola Falls State Park
State Park
1,031 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buck's Pocket State Park
State Park
669 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bush Head Shoals State Park
State Park
811 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee Bend State Park
State Park
2,918 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Today the river valley attracts us for so many reasons. Take a solitary walk to enjoy nature’s display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Get Outdoors and experience your Chattahoochee River Nation...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program, Tubing, River Tubing, Swimming, Freshwater Swimming, Wildlife Watchi...
Weather: Summers typically consist of long spells of warm, humid weather. Average highs are in the lower 90's and overnight lows range from the upper 60's to lower 70's. Winters are more variabl...
Cheaha State Park
State Park
2,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Desoto State Park
State Park
327 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
DeSoto State Park
State Park
74 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
F. D. Roosevelt State Park
State Park
9,981 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Mountain State Park
State Park
3,620 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Freedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
In 1961, a small interracial band of “Freedom Riders” challenged discriminatory laws requiring separation of the races in interstate travel. They were attacked by white segregationists, who firebombed the bus. Images of the attack appeared in hundreds of newspapers, shocking the American public and ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Temperatures can soar to extremes of heat and humidity in the summer and fall to a damp, wet, cold in the winter. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear co...
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 27, 1814, Major General Andrew Jackson ‘s army of 3,300 men attacked Chief Menawa’s 1,000 Red Stick Creek warriors fortified in a horseshoe shaped bend of the Tallapoosa River. Over 800 Red Sticks died that day. This battle ended the Creek War, resulted in a land cession of 23,000,000 acres...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guide...
Weather: Summers can be extremely hot and humid and winters can be damp, wet, and cold, with occasional hard freezes. During the summer season visitors should dress in light, comfortable clothing, wear comfort...
James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park
State Park
581 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
John Tanner State Park
State Park
143 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,965 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. Although most famous as a Civil War battlefield, Kennesaw Mountain has a...
Entrance: $5
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Before you start your trip to the mountain, check the local weather forecast to be sure that you will have a dry time. Though we are located north of Atlanta, we're still have the same hot summer...
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come...
Entrance: $15
Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Climbing, Rock Climbing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Fly Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Front-Country Hikin...
Weather: The weather in Fort Payne, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's with high humidity. We receive about 55 i...
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Welcome to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park & Preservation District where a young boy grows up in a time of segregation. He was moved by destiny to lead the modern civil rights movement. This was Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore his roots, walk in his footsteps, visit the home of ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers typically are warm and humid with average afternoon high temperatures are in the lower 90s. During winter the high temperatures average from the mid-50s to the lower 60s. Lows average in the m...
Sweetwater Creek State Park
State Park
2,599 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wind Creek State Park
State Park
1,378 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0