What are the schools like in Ephesus, GA?

Ephesus is served primarily by Carroll County. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ephesus?

The median household income in Ephesus, GA is $66,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Ephesus, GA?

Ephesus has an average high temperature of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Ephesus, GA affordable or expensive?

Ephesus's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ephesus is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $148,400 and the median rent is $725 per month.

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

Ephesus 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 Ephesus, GA a Good Place to Live?

Ephesus is a small town of 553 in Georgia, with a median household income of $66,875 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

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

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

All Ephesus 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

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

Metric	Ephesus, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$148,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ephesus'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

Ephesus is served primarily by Carroll County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ephesus, GA	National Avg
School District	Carroll County	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ephesus sees average highs of 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ephesus, GA
Average High — January	53.6°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	55.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Ephesus, GA	National Avg
Population	553	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Graham, AL 5 mi Roopville, GA 8 mi Woodland, AL 8 mi Bowdon, GA 9 mi Centralhatchee, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Ephesus

Ephesus, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30170

Ephesus vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephesus, GA affordable or expensive?

Ephesus's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ephesus roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $148,400 and median rent is $725/month.

What is the crime rate in Ephesus, GA?

Ephesus'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 Ephesus?

Public schools in Ephesus are operated by Carroll County. The district has 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ephesus, GA a good place to live?

Ephesus, GA has a population of 553, a median household income of $66,875, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Ephesus?

Ephesus averages 53.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ephesus?

Ephesus, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30170.

What is the population of Ephesus?

The population of Ephesus, Georgia is 553 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ephesus?

Key numbers for living in Ephesus: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $148,400, median household income $66,875, 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 Ephesus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.