2017 · Whimsical directional sign · Library of Congress
Bartow’s story
Bartow in pictures
16 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
BartowGA
A town of 199. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
Photo: Bubba73 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
199
residents
Median home value
$107K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
58.4
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
What makes Bartow stand out
The thing Bartow does most differently from other towns.
Small town
199 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bartow’s report card
Now in Bartow
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bartow. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bartow
Most working residents leave Bartow for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wadley (19%), Waynesboro (8%) and Louisville (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bartow0%
Wadley19%
Waynesboro8%
Louisville5%
Swainsboro4%
30 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Bartow
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Bartow has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–61°
Spring52–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall53–77°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 21
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Bartow
No violent or property crimes were reported in Bartow in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bartow is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Bartow is
Bartow beats the Georgia average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
32 measures vs. Georgia
3 better8 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Bartow | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.9% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.2% | 6.5% |
Jefferson Hospital
9.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bartow for work
Where Bartow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Bartow
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bartow
Town in Georgia, United States
Bartow is a town in Jefferson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 186. Initially the town was known as "Spier's Turnout", but was changed to honor the first Confederate officer to die in battle, Colonel Francis S. Bartow of Savannah, Georgia, who was killed at the Battle of Manassas, Virginia on July 21, 1861.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 186
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 243 ft
- ZIP code
- 30413
- Area code
- 478
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