Hawkinsville is a small town of 4,007 in Georgia, with a median household income of $36,042
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hawkinsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hawkinsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hawkinsville 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: 92.6
Hawkinsville's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hawkinsville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hawkinsville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Hawkinsville's violent crime rate is 341.2 per 100,000 residents
— 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
341.2 /100k
Property Crime
1544.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hawkinsville is served primarily by Pulaski County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hawkinsville, GA
National Avg
School District
Pulaski County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hawkinsville sees average highs of 58.8°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 48.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
Hawkinsville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hawkinsville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,500 and median rent is $843/month.
Hawkinsville's violent crime rate is 341.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hawkinsville are operated by Pulaski County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hawkinsville, GA has a population of 4,007, a median household income of $36,042, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Hawkinsville averages 58.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hawkinsville, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31036.
The population of Hawkinsville, Georgia is 4,007 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hawkinsville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $125,500, median household income $36,042, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hawkinsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
