What are the schools like in Alapaha, GA?

School district data for Alapaha is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alapaha?

The median household income in Alapaha, GA is $40,294 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.7%.

What is the weather like in Alapaha, GA?

Alapaha has an average high temperature of 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Alapaha, GA affordable or expensive?

Alapaha's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alapaha is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $105,400 and the median rent is $453 per month.

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

Alapaha has a violent crime rate of 247.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1154.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alapaha, GA a Good Place to Live?

Alapaha is a small town of 592 in Georgia, with a median household income of $40,294 and a 13.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Alapaha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alapaha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alapaha 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: 86.8

Alapaha's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alapaha costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alapaha, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$105,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$453	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,294	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alapaha's violent crime rate is 247.5 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

247.5 /100k

Property Crime

1154.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alapaha, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alapaha sees average highs of 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Alapaha, GA
Average High — January	58.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Alapaha, GA	National Avg
Population	592	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Enigma, GA 6 mi Willacoochee, GA 11 mi Nashville, GA 12 mi Ocilla, GA 15 mi Lenox, GA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Alapaha

Alapaha, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31622

Alapaha vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alapaha, GA affordable or expensive?

Alapaha's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alapaha roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $105,400 and median rent is $453/month.

What is the crime rate in Alapaha, GA?

Alapaha's violent crime rate is 247.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1154.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alapaha?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alapaha, GA a good place to live?

Alapaha, GA has a population of 592, a median household income of $40,294, and an unemployment rate of 13.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Alapaha?

Alapaha averages 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alapaha?

Alapaha, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31622.

What is the population of Alapaha?

The population of Alapaha, Georgia is 592 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alapaha?

Key numbers for living in Alapaha: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $105,400, median household income $40,294, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alapaha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.