What are the schools like in Talbotton, GA?

Talbotton is served primarily by Talbot County. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1.

What is the median household income in Talbotton?

The median household income in Talbotton, GA is $25,114 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Talbotton, GA?

Talbotton has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Talbotton, GA affordable or expensive?

Talbotton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Talbotton is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $140,400 and the median rent is $761 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Talbotton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Talbotton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Talbotton is a small town of 728 in Georgia, with a median household income of $25,114 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Talbotton 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: 88.8

Talbotton's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Talbotton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Talbotton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$761	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,114	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Talbotton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Talbotton is served primarily by Talbot County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Talbotton, GA	National Avg
School District	Talbot County	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	60.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Talbotton sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Talbotton, GA
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Talbotton, GA	National Avg
Population	728	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	50.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	80.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	31.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Geneva, GA 7 mi Junction City, GA 7 mi Woodland, GA 8 mi Howard, GA 11 mi Waverly Hall, GA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Talbotton

Talbotton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31827

Talbotton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talbotton, GA affordable or expensive?

Talbotton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Talbotton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $140,400 and median rent is $761/month.

What is the crime rate in Talbotton, GA?

Crime data for Talbotton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Talbotton?

Public schools in Talbotton are operated by Talbot County. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Talbotton, GA a good place to live?

Talbotton, GA has a population of 728, a median household income of $25,114, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Talbotton?

Talbotton averages 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Talbotton?

Talbotton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31827.

What is the population of Talbotton?

The population of Talbotton, Georgia is 728 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Talbotton?

Key numbers for living in Talbotton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $140,400, median household income $25,114, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Talbotton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.