The Town FilesCochran, Georgia
City in Bleckley County · population 5,026 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,800
- Household income
- $33,456
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 28.6
Cochran is a city of 5,026 people in Bleckley County, Georgia. The median home is worth $112,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 73% of Georgia towns.
How Cochran 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 Cochran is worth $112,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $33,456, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $766 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cochran | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $766 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $33,456 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cochran
| People | Cochran | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cochran
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cochran since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 5, 2011 about 7.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on December 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Bleckley County since 1996
Bleckley County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| 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 Bleckley County
Bleckley County had 3,129 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,487 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Cochran itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Public schools in Cochran
5 public schools with 2,623 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleckley County Primary School | PK-2 | 744 | 16.9 |
| Bleckley County High School | 9-12 | 680 | 15.5 |
| Bleckley County Elementary School | 3-5 | 575 | 14.7 |
| Bleckley Middle School | 6-8 | 554 | 13.5 |
| Bleckley County Success Academy | 6-12 | 70 | 17.5 |
Towns near Cochran
- Hawkinsville, GA9.6 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
- Eastman, GA16.8 mi · 5,658 people · home $129,800
- Perry, GA22.8 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Warner Robins, GA22.8 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Unadilla, GA24.3 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Centerville, GA26.0 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Dublin, GA26.6 mi · 16,074 people · home $181,300
- Abbeville, GA27.4 mi · 2,685 people · home $79,600
Cochran questions
Is Cochran, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cochran scores better for retirees than 26% of Georgia towns and quieter than 27%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.6).
How much does a house cost in Cochran?
The median owner-occupied home in Cochran is valued at $112,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,456, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $766 a month.
What is the weather like in Cochran?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cochran get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cochran since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 5, 2011. 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)