What are the schools like in Ochlocknee, GA?

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

What is the median household income in Ochlocknee?

The median household income in Ochlocknee, GA is $55,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Ochlocknee, GA?

Ochlocknee has an average high temperature of 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ochlocknee, GA affordable or expensive?

Ochlocknee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ochlocknee is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $83,300 and the median rent is $809 per month.

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

Ochlocknee has a violent crime rate of 474.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2229.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ochlocknee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Ochlocknee is a small town of 672 in Georgia, with a median household income of $55,375 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Ochlocknee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Ochlocknee 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: 90.2

Ochlocknee's overall cost of living index is 90.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ochlocknee costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ochlocknee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$83,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$809	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ochlocknee's violent crime rate is 474.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

474.7 /100k

Property Crime

2229.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Ochlocknee, 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	1.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ochlocknee sees average highs of 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 53.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ochlocknee, GA
Average High — January	61.6°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	53.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ochlocknee, GA	National Avg
Population	672	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Meigs, GA 7 mi Thomasville, GA 10 mi Coolidge, GA 11 mi Cairo, GA 11 mi Pelham, GA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Ochlocknee

Ochlocknee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31773

Ochlocknee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ochlocknee, GA affordable or expensive?

Ochlocknee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ochlocknee roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $83,300 and median rent is $809/month.

What is the crime rate in Ochlocknee, GA?

Ochlocknee's violent crime rate is 474.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2229.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ochlocknee?

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

Is Ochlocknee, GA a good place to live?

Ochlocknee, GA has a population of 672, a median household income of $55,375, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Ochlocknee?

Ochlocknee averages 61.6°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ochlocknee?

Ochlocknee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31773.

What is the population of Ochlocknee?

The population of Ochlocknee, Georgia is 672 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ochlocknee?

Key numbers for living in Ochlocknee: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $83,300, median household income $55,375, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ochlocknee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.