What are the schools like in Putney, GA?

Putney is served primarily by Dougherty County. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Putney?

The median household income in Putney, GA is $64,182 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.6%.

What is the weather like in Putney, GA?

Putney has an average high temperature of 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Putney, GA affordable or expensive?

Putney's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Putney is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,000 and the median rent is $1,003 per month.

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

Putney has a violent crime rate of 641.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1312.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Putney, GA a Good Place to Live?

Putney is a small town of 3,295 in Georgia, with a median household income of $64,182 and a 15.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

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

All Putney 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: 86.4

Putney's overall cost of living index is 86.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Putney costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Putney, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,003	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,182	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Putney's violent crime rate is 641.2 per 100,000 residents — 69% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

641.2 /100k

Property Crime

1312.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Putney is served primarily by Dougherty County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Putney, GA	National Avg
School District	Dougherty County	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Putney sees average highs of 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 52.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Putney, GA
Average High — January	59.5°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	52.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Putney, GA	National Avg
Population	3,295	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	46.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baconton, GA 7 mi Albany, GA 8 mi Doerun, GA 15 mi Sale City, GA 15 mi Sylvester, GA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Putney

Putney, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31705

Putney vs Other Cities

Putney, GA vs Baconton, GA Putney, GA vs Albany, GA Putney, GA vs Doerun, GA Putney, GA vs Sale City, GA Putney, GA vs Sylvester, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Putney, GA affordable or expensive?

Putney's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Putney roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $124,000 and median rent is $1,003/month.

What is the crime rate in Putney, GA?

Putney's violent crime rate is 641.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Putney?

Public schools in Putney are operated by Dougherty County. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Putney, GA a good place to live?

Putney, GA has a population of 3,295, a median household income of $64,182, and an unemployment rate of 15.6%. 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 Putney?

Putney averages 59.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Putney?

Putney, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31705.

What is the population of Putney?

The population of Putney, Georgia is 3,295 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Putney?

Key numbers for living in Putney: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $124,000, median household income $64,182, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Putney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.