At a Glance
Median Rent
$869/mo
40.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
448/100K
561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
57.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
41.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Talbotton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Talbotton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Talbotton a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Talbotton reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 561/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.6% of adults in Talbotton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
57.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Talbotton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population790
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$42,822
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty41.3%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
Home Value
Rent$869
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$136,768
Housing Units458
Rent Burden40.4%
Crime
F
Violent448/100K
Property561/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault448/100K
Burglary224/100K
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,334/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+57.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score3.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute48 min
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Talbotton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Middle Georgia Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 524 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.