What are the schools like in Talmo, GA?

Talmo is served primarily by Jackson County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Talmo?

The median household income in Talmo, GA is $91,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Talmo, GA?

Talmo has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Talmo, GA affordable or expensive?

Talmo's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Talmo is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $292,600 and the median rent is $883 per month.

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

Talmo has a violent crime rate of 98.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 900.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Talmo, GA a Good Place to Live?

Talmo is a small town of 442 in Georgia, with a median household income of $91,250 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Talmo stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Talmo 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: 97.1

Talmo's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Talmo costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Talmo, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$292,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Talmo's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.7 /100k

Property Crime

900.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Talmo is served primarily by Jackson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Talmo, GA	National Avg
School District	Jackson County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Talmo sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Talmo, GA
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Talmo, GA	National Avg
Population	442	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pendergrass, GA 2 mi Hoschton, GA 7 mi Jefferson, GA 7 mi Braselton, GA 7 mi Gillsville, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Talmo

Talmo, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30575

Talmo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talmo, GA affordable or expensive?

Talmo's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Talmo roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $292,600 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Talmo, GA?

Talmo's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 900.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Talmo?

Public schools in Talmo are operated by Jackson County. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Talmo, GA a good place to live?

Talmo, GA has a population of 442, a median household income of $91,250, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Talmo?

Talmo averages 51.2°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Talmo?

Talmo, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30575.

What is the population of Talmo?

The population of Talmo, Georgia is 442 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Talmo?

Key numbers for living in Talmo: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $292,600, median household income $91,250, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Talmo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.