What are the schools like in Appling, GA?

Appling is served primarily by Columbia County. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Appling?

The median household income in Appling, GA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.4%.

What is the weather like in Appling, GA?

Appling has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Appling, GA affordable or expensive?

Appling's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Appling is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,200 and the median rent is $1,190 per month.

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

Appling has a violent crime rate of 27.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 299.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Appling, GA a Good Place to Live?

Appling is a small town of 701 in Georgia, with a median household income of N/A and a 15.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Appling stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Appling 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: 91.0

Appling's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Appling costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Appling, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,190	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Appling's violent crime rate is 27.4 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.4 /100k

Property Crime

299.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Appling is served primarily by Columbia County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Appling, GA	National Avg
School District	Columbia County	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Appling sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Appling, GA
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Appling, GA	National Avg
Population	701	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	14.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Harlem, GA 9 mi Evans, GA 10 mi Grovetown, GA 10 mi Clarks Hill, SC 10 mi Dearing, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Appling

Appling, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30802

Appling vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Appling, GA affordable or expensive?

Appling's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Appling roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $316,200 and median rent is $1,190/month.

What is the crime rate in Appling, GA?

Appling's violent crime rate is 27.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 299.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Appling?

Public schools in Appling are operated by Columbia County. The district has 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Appling, GA a good place to live?

Appling, GA has a population of 701, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 15.4%. 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 Appling?

Appling averages 57.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Appling?

Appling, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30802.

What is the population of Appling?

The population of Appling, Georgia is 701 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Appling?

Key numbers for living in Appling: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $316,200, median household income N/A, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Appling side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.