Buchanan is a city and the county seat of Haralson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buchanan had a population of 938. Locally, the city's name is pronounced Buck-HAN-uhn.

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Town numbers

ZIP code30113

Area code770

Living in Buchanan

Housing in Buchanan

$280K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Buchanan home is worth about $280,000, up 2.3% in a year, 15% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Buchanan

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Not graded

Buchanan has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property0

Reported in 20240

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Buchanan

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Most working residents leave Buchanan for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (11%), Bremen (6%) and Tallapoosa (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Carrollton

11%

Bremen

Tallapoosa

Villa Rica

5%Work in townlive and work in Buchanan 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 768Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Buchanan →

Health in Buchanan

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Georgia

14worse than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

26.7%More older adults who have lost all their teethGA 14.5% · worse 10.4%More adults with COPDGA 6.5% · worse 20.8%More smokersGA 13.6% · worse

Care nearby

Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical CenterCedartown · 14.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Yourtown HealthCarrollton · 16.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Buchanan · CMS · HRSAHealth in Buchanan →

Natural hazards in Buchanan

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Buchanan flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Haralson County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Buchanan →

Climate in Buchanan

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Buchanan has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 33°Winter

72° / 47°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

73° / 49°Fall

How much snow does Buchanan get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Mar 28.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Buchanan →

Schools in Buchanan

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Buchanan’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHaralson CountySchools2

Buchanan Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 476 students Buchanan Elementary School BElementary · Grades 3–5 · 377 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.