What are the schools like in Tifton, GA?

Tifton is served primarily by Tift County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Tifton?

The median household income in Tifton, GA is $42,200 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Tifton, GA?

Tifton has an average high temperature of 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Tifton, GA affordable or expensive?

Tifton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tifton is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $157,000 and the median rent is $765 per month.

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

Tifton has a violent crime rate of 428.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1267.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tifton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Tifton is a small city of 17,059 in Georgia, with a median household income of $42,200 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Tifton 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: 92.9

Tifton's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tifton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Tifton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$157,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	38.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,200	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tifton's violent crime rate is 428.1 per 100,000 residents — 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

428.1 /100k

Property Crime

1267.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tifton is served primarily by Tift County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tifton, 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	19.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tifton sees average highs of 58.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tifton, GA
Average High — January	58.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tifton, GA	National Avg
Population	17,059	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Phillipsburg, GA 2 mi Unionville, GA 2 mi Ty Ty, GA 8 mi Omega, GA 10 mi Enigma, GA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Tifton

Tifton, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

31794 31793

Tifton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tifton, GA affordable or expensive?

Tifton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Tifton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $157,000 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Tifton, GA?

Tifton's violent crime rate is 428.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1267.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tifton?

Public schools in Tifton 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. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tifton, GA a good place to live?

Tifton, GA has a population of 17,059, a median household income of $42,200, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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 Tifton?

Tifton 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).

What ZIP codes are in Tifton?

Tifton, GA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 31794, 31793.

What is the population of Tifton?

The population of Tifton, Georgia is 17,059 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tifton?

Key numbers for living in Tifton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $157,000, median household income $42,200, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tifton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.