Ochlocknee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Grady County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
639 Population 687/sq mi density
$41,563 Median Income $21,536 per capita
$122,500 Home Value $253,329 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Ochlocknee, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,563
45% below
$21,536 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
57% below
Zillow: $253,329
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Ochlocknee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ochlocknee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
43%
Rent
71%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ochlocknee a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ochlocknee residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,536. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 575 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ochlocknee is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,329. Median rent is $827/month, with 31.7% 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 1980.

Education

4.2% of adults in Ochlocknee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ochlocknee has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population639
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita$21,536
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$874M
Avg Weekly Wage$868

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$827
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$253,329
Housing Units327
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,368/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation261 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ochlocknee was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.