Talking Rock, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pickens County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
89 Population 43/sq mi density
$275,000 Home Value $397,747 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Talking Rock, GA

At a Glance

Home Value
$275,000
2% below
Zillow: $397,747
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Talking Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
98%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
294%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talking Rock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Talking Rock is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,747. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

19.3% of adults in Talking Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Talking Rock has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population89
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density43/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$40,690
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

Home Value$275,000
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$397,747
Housing Units49
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,079/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation1,453 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Talking Rock was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.