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Eatonton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Putnam County County
Eatonton, GA
At a Glance
How Eatonton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eatonton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eatonton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eatonton residents earn a median household income of $52,989 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,061. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eatonton is $144,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,281. Median rent is $881/month, with 38.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Eatonton reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,143/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Eatonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eatonton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.