EphesusGA
A town of 642. Public schools that outperform most of Georgia.
What makes Ephesus stand out
The 2 things Ephesus does most differently from other towns.
642 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Ephesus’s report card
Now in Ephesus
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ephesus. Another town gets a different order.
Ephesus’s public schools outperform 85% of Georgia districts
The public schools Ephesus’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Elementary School | PK–5 | 180 | A |
Most working residents commute out of Ephesus
Most working residents leave Ephesus for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (22%), Franklin (7%) and Newnan (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
A typical Ephesus home is worth about $253K
The typical Ephesus home is worth about $253,000, up 2.6% in a year, 24% below the Georgia typical home.
Typical home value
Mild winters, hot summers
Ephesus has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Ephesus is
Ephesus beats the Georgia average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Ephesus | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 15% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7% |
99% of working residents leave Ephesus for work
Where Ephesus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ephesus
City in Georgia, United States
Ephesus is a city in Heard County, Georgia, United States. The city was founded as "Loftin", and was incorporated as "Ephesus" in 1964, after the local church and school, which had been named for the biblical city of Ephesus in present-day Turkey. The population was 471 in 2020. Postal addresses within the city do not use the Ephesus name, instead using the city names of Roopville and Bowdon.
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- Population
- 471
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft
- Area code
- 706