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Tallapoosa, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Haralson County County
Tallapoosa, GA
At a Glance
How Tallapoosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tallapoosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tallapoosa a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tallapoosa residents earn a median household income of $52,700 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,018. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 619 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tallapoosa is $170,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,201. Median rent is $637/month, with 27.5% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Tallapoosa reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,695/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Tallapoosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tallapoosa has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.