What are the schools like in Warm Springs, GA?

Warm Springs is served primarily by Meriwether County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Warm Springs?

The median household income in Warm Springs, GA is $44,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Warm Springs, GA?

Warm Springs has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Warm Springs, GA affordable or expensive?

Warm Springs's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Warm Springs is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $124,200 and the median rent is $753 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Warm Springs, GA?

Warm Springs has a violent crime rate of 217.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1313.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Warm Springs, GA a Good Place to Live?

Warm Springs is a small town of 543 in Georgia, with a median household income of $44,792 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Warm Springs stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Warm Springs 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: 100.9

Warm Springs's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Warm Springs costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Warm Springs, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$124,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$753	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Warm Springs's violent crime rate is 217.3 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.3 /100k

Property Crime

1313.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Warm Springs is served primarily by Meriwether County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Warm Springs, GA	National Avg
School District	Meriwether County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Warm Springs sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Warm Springs, GA
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Warm Springs, GA	National Avg
Population	543	—
Median Age	47.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	44.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	26.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Warm Springs vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Warm Springs, GA affordable or expensive?

Warm Springs's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Warm Springs roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $124,200 and median rent is $753/month.

What is the crime rate in Warm Springs, GA?

Warm Springs's violent crime rate is 217.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1313.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Warm Springs?

Public schools in Warm Springs are operated by Meriwether County. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Warm Springs, GA a good place to live?

Warm Springs, GA has a population of 543, a median household income of $44,792, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Warm Springs?

Warm Springs averages 55.8°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Warm Springs?

The population of Warm Springs, Georgia is 543 with a median age of 47.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Warm Springs?

Key numbers for living in Warm Springs: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $124,200, median household income $44,792, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Warm Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.