What are the schools like in Centralhatchee, GA?

Centralhatchee is served primarily by Heard County. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Centralhatchee?

The median household income in Centralhatchee, GA is $46,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.6%.

What is the weather like in Centralhatchee, GA?

Centralhatchee has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Centralhatchee, GA affordable or expensive?

Centralhatchee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centralhatchee is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,800 and the median rent is $1,302 per month.

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

Centralhatchee has a violent crime rate of 75.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 838.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centralhatchee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Centralhatchee is a small town of 515 in Georgia, with a median household income of $46,875 and a 10.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

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

All Centralhatchee 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

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

Metric	Centralhatchee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,302	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centralhatchee's violent crime rate is 75.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

75.5 /100k

Property Crime

838.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Centralhatchee is served primarily by Heard County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Centralhatchee, GA	National Avg
School District	Heard County	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centralhatchee sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centralhatchee, GA
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Centralhatchee, GA	National Avg
Population	515	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Franklin, GA 6 mi Roopville, GA 6 mi Ephesus, GA 9 mi Whitesburg, GA 14 mi Graham, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Centralhatchee

Centralhatchee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30217

Centralhatchee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centralhatchee, GA affordable or expensive?

Centralhatchee's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Centralhatchee roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $1,302/month.

What is the crime rate in Centralhatchee, GA?

Centralhatchee's violent crime rate is 75.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 838.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Centralhatchee?

Public schools in Centralhatchee are operated by Heard County. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Centralhatchee, GA a good place to live?

Centralhatchee, GA has a population of 515, a median household income of $46,875, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. 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 Centralhatchee?

Centralhatchee averages 54.4°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centralhatchee?

Centralhatchee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30217.

What is the population of Centralhatchee?

The population of Centralhatchee, Georgia is 515 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centralhatchee?

Key numbers for living in Centralhatchee: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $46,875, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centralhatchee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.