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Cochran, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bleckley County County
Cochran, GA
At a Glance
How Cochran Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cochran's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cochran a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cochran residents earn a median household income of $30,756 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,086. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 220 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cochran is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,686. Median rent is $649/month, with 36.4% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Cochran reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,191/100K.
Education
25.5% of adults in Cochran hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cochran has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.