Omega is a small town of 1,302 in Georgia, with a median household income of $43,269
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Omega stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Omega is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Omega 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: 89.1
Omega's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Omega costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Omega, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,269
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Omega's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
227.3 /100k
Property Crime
454.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Omega is served primarily by Tift County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Omega, GA
National Avg
School District
Tift County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
59.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Omega sees average highs of 58.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Omega's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Omega roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,200 and median rent is $750/month.
Omega's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Omega are operated by Tift County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 2.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Omega, GA has a population of 1,302, a median household income of $43,269, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Omega averages 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Omega, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31775.
The population of Omega, Georgia is 1,302 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Omega: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $74,200, median household income $43,269, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Omega side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
