Georgia · Metropolitan Area
Tallapoosa is a small town in Georgia with a population of 3,234. Residents earn $52,700 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tallapoosa receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Tallapoosa has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tallapoosa is $52,700, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 16.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Tallapoosa is $170,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $637 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 956 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,451 per 100,000, 178% above the national average.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Tallapoosa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,700 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,028 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,255 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 619 |
| County GDP | $1,403M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 43 |
| Retail | 100 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.04% |
| Commute Time | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $170,200 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $208,201 |
| Census Median Rent | $637 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,471 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.04% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,727/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Total Violent | 956.3/100K |
| 152% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 31.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 924.5/100K |
| Total Property | 5,451.1/100K |
| 178% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,115.7/100K |
| Theft | 3,920.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 414.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.5 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,059 ft (323 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7367°N, 85.2874°W |
| County FIPS | 13143 |
Winner: Republican by 74.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.92 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 43 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 30.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |