What are the schools like in Willacoochee, GA?

Willacoochee is served primarily by Atkinson County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Willacoochee?

The median household income in Willacoochee, GA is $32,202 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Willacoochee, GA?

Willacoochee has an average high temperature of 60.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Willacoochee, GA affordable or expensive?

Willacoochee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willacoochee is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,400 and the median rent is $563 per month.

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

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

Is Willacoochee, GA a Good Place to Live?

Willacoochee is a small town of 1,452 in Georgia, with a median household income of $32,202 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Willacoochee 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 Willacoochee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willacoochee 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: 85.4

Willacoochee's overall cost of living index is 85.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willacoochee costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Willacoochee, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$32,202	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Willacoochee is served primarily by Atkinson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willacoochee, GA	National Avg
School District	Atkinson County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willacoochee sees average highs of 60.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 53.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Willacoochee, GA
Average High — January	60.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Willacoochee, GA	National Avg
Population	1,452	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alapaha, GA 11 mi Pearson, GA 12 mi Nashville, GA 15 mi Douglas, GA 16 mi Enigma, GA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Willacoochee

Willacoochee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31650

Willacoochee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willacoochee, GA affordable or expensive?

Willacoochee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Willacoochee roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,400 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Willacoochee, GA?

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

What are the schools like in Willacoochee?

Public schools in Willacoochee are operated by Atkinson County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willacoochee, GA a good place to live?

Willacoochee, GA has a population of 1,452, a median household income of $32,202, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. 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 Willacoochee?

Willacoochee averages 60.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Willacoochee?

Willacoochee, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31650.

What is the population of Willacoochee?

The population of Willacoochee, Georgia is 1,452 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willacoochee?

Key numbers for living in Willacoochee: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $56,400, median household income $32,202, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willacoochee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.