What are the schools like in Dillard, GA?

School district data for Dillard is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dillard?

The median household income in Dillard, GA is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Dillard, GA?

Dillard has an average high temperature of 45.4°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Dillard, GA affordable or expensive?

Dillard's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dillard is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,000 and the median rent is $740 per month.

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

Dillard has a violent crime rate of 122.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1242.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dillard, GA a Good Place to Live?

Dillard is a small town of 284 in Georgia, with a median household income of $47,500 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Dillard stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Dillard 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: 94.6

Dillard's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dillard costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dillard, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$740	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dillard's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

122.5 /100k

Property Crime

1242.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dillard, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dillard sees average highs of 45.4°F in January and 76.9°F in July, with 69.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dillard, GA
Average High — January	45.4°F
Average High — July	76.9°F
Annual Precipitation	69.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.4"

Demographics

Metric	Dillard, GA	National Avg
Population	284	—
Median Age	48.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.9%	22.2%
65 and over	40.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sky Valley, GA 3 mi Mountain City, GA 3 mi Clayton, GA 7 mi Tiger, GA 9 mi Tate City, GA 10 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dillard, GA affordable or expensive?

Dillard's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dillard roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,000 and median rent is $740/month.

What is the crime rate in Dillard, GA?

Dillard's violent crime rate is 122.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1242.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dillard?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dillard, GA a good place to live?

Dillard, GA has a population of 284, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Dillard?

Dillard averages 45.4°F in January and 76.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.5 inches with about 2.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dillard?

The population of Dillard, Georgia is 284 with a median age of 48.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dillard?

Key numbers for living in Dillard: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $233,000, median household income $47,500, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dillard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.