What are the schools like in Buchanan, GA?

Buchanan is served primarily by Haralson County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Buchanan?

The median household income in Buchanan, GA is $46,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Buchanan, GA?

Buchanan has an average high temperature of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Buchanan, GA affordable or expensive?

Buchanan's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buchanan is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,800 and the median rent is $858 per month.

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

Buchanan has a violent crime rate of 181.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1570.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buchanan, GA a Good Place to Live?

Buchanan is a small town of 1,238 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,071 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Buchanan stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Buchanan 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

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

Metric	Buchanan, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Buchanan's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

181.3 /100k

Property Crime

1570.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Buchanan is served primarily by Haralson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Buchanan, GA	National Avg
School District	Haralson County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buchanan sees average highs of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buchanan, GA
Average High — January	53.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	54.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Buchanan, GA	National Avg
Population	1,238	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bremen, GA 6 mi Waco, GA 7 mi Tallapoosa, GA 8 mi Temple, GA 10 mi Mount Zion, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Buchanan

Buchanan, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30113

Buchanan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buchanan, GA affordable or expensive?

Buchanan's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Buchanan roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $157,800 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Buchanan, GA?

Buchanan's violent crime rate is 181.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1570.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buchanan?

Public schools in Buchanan are operated by Haralson County. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Buchanan, GA a good place to live?

Buchanan, GA has a population of 1,238, a median household income of $46,071, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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 Buchanan?

Buchanan averages 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buchanan?

Buchanan, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30113.

What is the population of Buchanan?

The population of Buchanan, Georgia is 1,238 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buchanan?

Key numbers for living in Buchanan: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $157,800, median household income $46,071, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buchanan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.