What are the schools like in Baconton, GA?

Baconton is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Baconton?

The median household income in Baconton, GA is $54,850 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Baconton, GA?

Baconton has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Baconton, GA affordable or expensive?

Baconton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Baconton is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,500 and the median rent is $837 per month.

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

Baconton has a violent crime rate of 196.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1568.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Baconton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Baconton is a small town of 964 in Georgia, with a median household income of $54,850 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Baconton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Baconton 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: 90.5

Baconton's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Baconton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Baconton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,850	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Baconton's violent crime rate is 196.7 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.7 /100k

Property Crime

1568.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Baconton is served primarily by State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Baconton, GA	National Avg
School District	State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Baconton sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Baconton, GA
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Baconton, GA	National Avg
Population	964	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	65.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Baconton

Baconton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31716

Baconton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baconton, GA affordable or expensive?

Baconton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Baconton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,500 and median rent is $837/month.

What is the crime rate in Baconton, GA?

Baconton's violent crime rate is 196.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1568.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Baconton?

Public schools in Baconton are operated by State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 5.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Baconton, GA a good place to live?

Baconton, GA has a population of 964, a median household income of $54,850, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 Baconton?

Baconton averages 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Baconton?

Baconton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31716.

What is the population of Baconton?

The population of Baconton, Georgia is 964 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Baconton?

Key numbers for living in Baconton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,500, median household income $54,850, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baconton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.