What are the schools like in Ocilla, GA?

Ocilla is served primarily by Irwin County. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ocilla?

The median household income in Ocilla, GA is $33,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Ocilla, GA?

Ocilla has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Ocilla, GA affordable or expensive?

Ocilla's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ocilla is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $89,600 and the median rent is $760 per month.

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

Ocilla has a violent crime rate of 286.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2257.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ocilla, GA a Good Place to Live?

Ocilla is a small town of 3,338 in Georgia, with a median household income of $33,208 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Ocilla stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Ocilla 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: 90.1

Ocilla's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ocilla costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ocilla, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$89,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ocilla's violent crime rate is 286.6 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

286.6 /100k

Property Crime

2257.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ocilla is served primarily by Irwin County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ocilla, GA	National Avg
School District	Irwin County	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ocilla sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ocilla, GA
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ocilla, GA	National Avg
Population	3,338	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	33.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	65.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ocilla

Ocilla, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31774

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ocilla, GA affordable or expensive?

Ocilla's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ocilla roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $89,600 and median rent is $760/month.

What is the crime rate in Ocilla, GA?

Ocilla's violent crime rate is 286.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2257.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ocilla?

Public schools in Ocilla are operated by Irwin County. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ocilla, GA a good place to live?

Ocilla, GA has a population of 3,338, a median household income of $33,208, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Ocilla?

Ocilla averages 60.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ocilla?

Ocilla, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31774.

What is the population of Ocilla?

The population of Ocilla, Georgia is 3,338 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ocilla?

Key numbers for living in Ocilla: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,600, median household income $33,208, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ocilla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.