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Baconton, GA

Baconton, GA.

Population: 2,481 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baconton, GA is $169,758 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $110,500 after a median 56 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,758

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,758
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$169,758
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$110,500
Median list price
$190,000
Median price per sqft
$80
1-year sale-price change
-45.4%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$825/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$920/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,002/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,372/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,610/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
State Specialty Schools II- Baconton Community Charter Sch, Mitchell County
Schools include
Baconton Community Charter School, Mitchell County Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Camilla Wood Preserving Company (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (50 mi)
National parks include
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Andersonville National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Camilla Mitchell County Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
PHOEBE PUTNEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARCHBOLD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+38 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
17.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,640
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,252
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BacontonState medianUS median
Median home value$169,758$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$110,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market56 days64 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,640$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Baconton, GA?
$169,758.
What is the median sale price in Baconton, GA?
$110,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Baconton, GA?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Baconton, GA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,002/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baconton, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Baconton, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Baconton, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baconton, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Baconton, GA?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Baconton, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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