The Town FilesBaconton, Georgia
City in Mitchell County · population 856 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,900
- Household income
- $56,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 36.5
Baconton is a city of 856 people in Mitchell County, Georgia. The median home is worth $87,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 86% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 83% of Georgia towns, quieter than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Baconton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baconton is worth $87,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $56,667, which is more affordable than 97% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $731 a month. 62.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baconton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $731 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,667 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Baconton
| People | Baconton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Baconton
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baconton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 253 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Mitchell County since 1996
Mitchell County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Mitchell County
Mitchell County had 6,477 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,455 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Baconton itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Baconton
2 public schools with 1,153 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baconton Community Charter School (charter) | PK-12 | 901 | 12.2 |
| Mitchell County Elementary School | 3-5 | 252 | 9.7 |
Towns near Baconton
- Putney, GA7.3 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Camilla, GA10.5 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Newton, GA11.5 mi · 602 people · home $87,700
- Albany, GA13.7 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Doerun, GA14.9 mi · 738 people · home $133,800
- Pelham, GA17.5 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Meigs, GA21.7 mi · 928 people · home $69,000
- Sylvester, GA21.7 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
Baconton questions
Is Baconton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baconton scores better for retirees than 83% of Georgia towns and quieter than 83%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Baconton?
The median owner-occupied home in Baconton is valued at $87,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,667, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $731 a month.
What is the weather like in Baconton?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Baconton get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baconton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)