What are the schools like in Adairsville, GA?

Adairsville is served primarily by Bartow County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Adairsville?

The median household income in Adairsville, GA is $90,062 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Adairsville, GA?

Adairsville has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Adairsville, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Adairsville, GA affordable or expensive?

Adairsville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Adairsville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,900 and the median rent is $1,190 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Adairsville, GA?

Adairsville has a violent crime rate of 117.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1468.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adairsville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Adairsville is a small town of 4,911 in Georgia, with a median household income of $90,062 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Adairsville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Adairsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Adairsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Adairsville's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Adairsville costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Adairsville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,190	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,062	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Adairsville's violent crime rate is 117.5 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.5 /100k

Property Crime

1468.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Adairsville is served primarily by Bartow County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Adairsville, GA	National Avg
School District	Bartow County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adairsville sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adairsville, GA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Adairsville, GA	National Avg
Population	4,911	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainville, GA 7 mi Calhoun, GA 8 mi Shannon, GA 10 mi Kingston, GA 10 mi White, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Adairsville

Adairsville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30103

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adairsville, GA affordable or expensive?

Adairsville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Adairsville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $186,900 and median rent is $1,190/month.

What is the crime rate in Adairsville, GA?

Adairsville's violent crime rate is 117.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1468.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Adairsville?

Public schools in Adairsville are operated by Bartow County. The district has 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Adairsville, GA a good place to live?

Adairsville, GA has a population of 4,911, a median household income of $90,062, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Adairsville?

Adairsville averages 53.7°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Adairsville?

Adairsville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30103.

What is the population of Adairsville?

The population of Adairsville, Georgia is 4,911 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Adairsville?

Key numbers for living in Adairsville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $186,900, median household income $90,062, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Adairsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.