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BuckheadGA
A town of 331. Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns.
Photo: Quentin Melson · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
331
residents
Typical home
$537K
+4% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
30.5
years
Jobs based here
2
A commuter town
What makes Buckhead stand out
The 2 things Buckhead does most differently from other towns.
Small town
331 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Buckhead’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Buckhead is #260 of 261 in GA for “Cheapest rent”. Fair?
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Local news
All →- 3 men charged in deadly Buckhead apartment shooting, police say11Alive.com · Sep 4
- Historic New Hope AME Church in Buckhead earns landmark protection, preserving a key piece of Black history11Alive.com · Aug 6
- Backlash ensues after Republican Rick Jackson visits popular local restaurantAtlanta News First · Jul 24
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Buckhead. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Buckhead beats the Georgia average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Buckhead | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.6% | 17.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7% |
Morgan Medical Center
6.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
96th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Buckhead home is worth about $537K
The typical Buckhead home is worth about $537,000, up 4% in a year, 62% above the Georgia typical home.
$537KZillow home value
Typical home value
Buckhead$537K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
112
days on market
99%
sale-to-list price
+4%
value change, 1 year
11
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Buckhead
Most working residents leave Buckhead for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (13%), Atlanta (6%) and Savannah (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Buckhead0%
Madison13%
Atlanta6%
Savannah4%
Monroe3%
29 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Buckhead
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Buckhead has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–58°
Spring49–75°
Summer68–90°
Fall51–75°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Buckhead for work
Where Buckhead’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2jobs based in Buckhead
0%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Buckhead
Town in Georgia, United States
Buckhead is a town in Morgan County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 194.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 194
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 623 ft
- ZIP code
- 30625
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