Toccoa, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
9,173 Population
$48,706 Median Income
$155,200 Home Value
$776 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
503 Violent Crime / 100K
41.6 yrs Median Age
18.3% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population9,173
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density979/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 70.6%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$48,706
Per Capita Income$25,961
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty Rate13.4%
County GDP$1,440M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$155,200
Zillow Value$226,973
Median Rent$776
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Depression23.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime503/100K
Property Crime5,476/100K
Murder12.0/100K
Vehicle Theft119.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Jan / Jul43° / 79°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+84.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Work From Home3.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Toccoa Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$48,706
Home Value$155,200
Median Rent$776
Poverty Rate13.4%
Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
Unemployment4.7%
Violent Crime503.2 /100K
Avg Temperature61.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population9,173
Population Density979 per sq mi
Median Age41.6 years
Male45.0%
Female55.0%
Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70.6% Black 19.7% Hispanic 2% Other 7.7%
White70.6%
Black or African American19.7%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.7%

Language

English Only96.9%
Spanish Speakers3.1%
English 96.9% Spanish 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.7%
Health Insurance78.8%

Income

35% below avg
Median Household Income$48,706
Per Capita Income$25,961
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$958
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$58,475

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Poverty Rate13.4%
Total Establishments (County)636
County GDP$1,440M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation41
Healthcare Facilities57
Retail Stores98
Manufacturing44
Total Establishments636

Industry Mix

Restaurants 41 Healthcare 57 Retail 98 Manufacturing 44

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$58,475
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,450

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.2 min
Work From Home3.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

45% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$155,200
Zillow Home Value Index$226,973

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$215,000
Price Per Sq Ft$141
Homes Sold (month)11
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops28.6%
Active Inventory35

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.6%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$776

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,450
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.87%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.6%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity31.6%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage78.8%
Regular Checkup76.2%
Premature Death Rate12,943 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.6 / 10
Exercise Access64.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)57
Restaurants (County)41

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime503.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter12.0 /100K
Rape71.9 /100K
Robbery36.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault383.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime5,475.7 /100K
Burglary706.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,648.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft119.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

43°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation59.0 in
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,001 ft (305 m)
Land Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density979 per sq mi
Latitude34.5821°
Longitude-83.3272°
County FIPS13257

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.2%
D 18.4%

Republican +62.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.3%
High School+84.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density979 per sq mi
Land Area9.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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