Oglethorpe is a small town of 1,084 in Georgia, with a median household income of $23,958
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oglethorpe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oglethorpe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oglethorpe 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: 86.8
Oglethorpe's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oglethorpe costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oglethorpe, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$608
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$23,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oglethorpe's violent crime rate is 596.4 per 100,000 residents
— 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
596.4 /100k
Property Crime
198.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oglethorpe is served primarily by Macon County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oglethorpe, GA
National Avg
School District
Macon County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oglethorpe sees average highs of 59.0°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Oglethorpe's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oglethorpe roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,600 and median rent is $608/month.
Oglethorpe's violent crime rate is 596.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 198.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oglethorpe are operated by Macon County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oglethorpe, GA has a population of 1,084, a median household income of $23,958, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Oglethorpe averages 59.0°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oglethorpe, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31068.
The population of Oglethorpe, Georgia is 1,084 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oglethorpe: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $66,600, median household income $23,958, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oglethorpe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
