The Town FilesBogart, Georgia
Town in Oconee County · population 1,326 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $273,500
- Household income
- $90,292
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 42.0
Bogart is a town of 1,326 people in Oconee County, Georgia. The median home is worth $273,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Georgia towns, better for families than 88% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Bogart 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 Bogart is worth $273,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $90,292, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,158 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bogart | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,158 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $90,292 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Bogart
| People | Bogart | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bogart
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 31.9°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bogart since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 2.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 166 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1999.
Severe weather in Oconee County since 1996
Oconee County has been included in 14 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 |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Oconee County
Oconee County had 16,112 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,898 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Bogart itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Bogart
6 public schools with 4,247 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | 9-12 | 1,472 | 17.3 |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | 6-8 | 718 | 12.0 |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | PK-5 | 631 | 13.7 |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 589 | 13.1 |
| Malcom Bridge Middle School | 6-8 | 573 | 13.0 |
| Cleveland Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 264 | 8.0 |
Towns near Bogart
- Statham, GA4.1 mi · 2,813 people · home $247,600
- North High Shoals, GA8.4 mi · 552 people · home $375,600
- Arcade, GA8.7 mi · 1,884 people · home $234,600
- Russell, GA9.3 mi · 1,322 people · home $88,800
- Athens-Clarke County, GA9.4 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Watkinsville, GA9.6 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Bethlehem, GA10.1 mi · 715 people · home $263,500
- Winder, GA11.3 mi · 18,338 people · home $288,500
Bogart questions
Is Bogart, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bogart scores better for retirees than 51% of Georgia towns and quieter than 45%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Bogart?
The median owner-occupied home in Bogart is valued at $273,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,292, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,158 a month.
What is the weather like in Bogart?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bogart get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bogart since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. 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)