What are the schools like in Bemiss, GA?

Bemiss is served primarily by Lowndes County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bemiss?

The median household income in Bemiss, GA is $82,134 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Bemiss, GA?

Bemiss has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Bemiss, GA affordable or expensive?

Bemiss's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bemiss is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,300 and the median rent is $1,359 per month.

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

Bemiss has a violent crime rate of 403.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2745.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bemiss, GA a Good Place to Live?

Bemiss is a small town of 9,049 in Georgia, with a median household income of $82,134 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

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

All Bemiss 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: 86.7

Bemiss's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bemiss costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bemiss, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,359	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,134	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bemiss's violent crime rate is 403.7 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

403.7 /100k

Property Crime

2745.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bemiss is served primarily by Lowndes County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bemiss, GA	National Avg
School District	Lowndes County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bemiss sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 54.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Bemiss, GA
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Bemiss, GA	National Avg
Population	9,049	—
Median Age	30.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Moody AFB, GA 3 mi Valdosta, GA 7 mi Remerton, GA 8 mi Naylor, GA 9 mi Ray City, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bemiss

Bemiss, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31605

Bemiss vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bemiss, GA affordable or expensive?

Bemiss's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bemiss roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,300 and median rent is $1,359/month.

What is the crime rate in Bemiss, GA?

Bemiss's violent crime rate is 403.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2745.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bemiss?

Public schools in Bemiss are operated by Lowndes County. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bemiss, GA a good place to live?

Bemiss, GA has a population of 9,049, a median household income of $82,134, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Bemiss?

Bemiss averages 62.7°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bemiss?

Bemiss, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31605.

What is the population of Bemiss?

The population of Bemiss, Georgia is 9,049 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bemiss?

Key numbers for living in Bemiss: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $178,300, median household income $82,134, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bemiss side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.