What are the schools like in Varnell, GA?

School district data for Varnell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Varnell?

The median household income in Varnell, GA is $62,552 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Varnell, GA?

Varnell has an average high temperature of 51.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Varnell, GA affordable or expensive?

Varnell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Varnell is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $160,000 and the median rent is $1,047 per month.

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

Varnell has a violent crime rate of 399.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1438.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Varnell, GA a Good Place to Live?

Varnell is a small town of 2,410 in Georgia, with a median household income of $62,552 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Varnell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Varnell 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: 90.3

Varnell's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Varnell costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Varnell, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$160,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,047	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,552	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Varnell's violent crime rate is 399.5 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

399.5 /100k

Property Crime

1438.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Varnell, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Varnell sees average highs of 51.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Varnell, GA
Average High — January	51.1°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Varnell, GA	National Avg
Population	2,410	—
Median Age	44.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cohutta, GA 4 mi Tunnel Hill, GA 5 mi Apison, TN 8 mi Ringgold, GA 9 mi Dalton, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Varnell

Varnell, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30756

Varnell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varnell, GA affordable or expensive?

Varnell's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Varnell roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $160,000 and median rent is $1,047/month.

What is the crime rate in Varnell, GA?

Varnell's violent crime rate is 399.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1438.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Varnell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Varnell, GA a good place to live?

Varnell, GA has a population of 2,410, a median household income of $62,552, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Varnell?

Varnell averages 51.1°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Varnell?

Varnell, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30756.

What is the population of Varnell?

The population of Varnell, Georgia is 2,410 with a median age of 44.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Varnell?

Key numbers for living in Varnell: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $160,000, median household income $62,552, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Varnell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.