What are the schools like in Barnesville, GA?

Barnesville is served primarily by Lamar County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.

What is the median household income in Barnesville?

The median household income in Barnesville, GA is $46,116 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Barnesville, GA?

Barnesville has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Barnesville, GA affordable or expensive?

Barnesville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Barnesville is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,800 and the median rent is $896 per month.

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

Barnesville has a violent crime rate of 93.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 480.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Barnesville, GA a Good Place to Live?

Barnesville is a small town of 6,200 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,116 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Barnesville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Barnesville 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

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

Metric	Barnesville, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$896	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,116	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Barnesville's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.0 /100k

Property Crime

480.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Barnesville is served primarily by Lamar County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Barnesville, GA	National Avg
School District	Lamar County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Barnesville sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Barnesville, GA
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Barnesville, GA	National Avg
Population	6,200	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	45.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aldora, GA 2 mi Milner, GA 5 mi The Rock, GA 8 mi Meansville, GA 9 mi Yatesville, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Barnesville

Barnesville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30204

Barnesville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnesville, GA affordable or expensive?

Barnesville's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Barnesville roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $157,800 and median rent is $896/month.

What is the crime rate in Barnesville, GA?

Barnesville's violent crime rate is 93.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 480.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Barnesville?

Public schools in Barnesville are operated by Lamar County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Barnesville, GA a good place to live?

Barnesville, GA has a population of 6,200, a median household income of $46,116, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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 Barnesville?

Barnesville averages 56.2°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Barnesville?

Barnesville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30204.

What is the population of Barnesville?

The population of Barnesville, Georgia is 6,200 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Barnesville?

Key numbers for living in Barnesville: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $157,800, median household income $46,116, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Barnesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.