Talbotton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Talbot County County

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

790 Population 254/sq mi density

$869 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent

62°F Avg Temperature

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Education

1.4 / 5.0

4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Talbotton, GA

At a Glance

Median Rent

$869/mo

25% below

40.4% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

4.6%

86% below

57.8% high school+

Unemployment

5.8%

61% above

41.3% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

48.1%

50% above

22.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

62°F

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)

Rent

75%

Poverty

333%

Bachelor's

14%

Unemployment

161%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talbotton a Good Place to Live?

1.4 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population790

Median Age40.7 yrs

Density254/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Foreign Born0.3%

Veterans4.9%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$42,822

Unemployment5.8%

Poverty41.3%

County GDP$336M

Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

Home Value

Rent$869

Ownership75.3%

Zillow$135,798

Housing Units458

Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity48.1%

Diabetes19.3%

Smoking22.1%

Heart Disease7.2%

Premature Death13,334/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F

Rain51.1 in/yr

Elevation725 ft

Education

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.

28.6% of the population has a disability.

There are 524 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.

91 declared natural disasters on record.