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Pomological Watercolor POM00003740, 1904

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About Waco

City in Georgia, United States
536Population
1.8 sq miArea
1,381 ftElevation

Waco is a city in Haralson County, Georgia, United States, located near the Alabama state line. As of the 2020 census, Waco had a population of 536.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code30182
Area code770
Living in Waco

Housing in Waco

$222K▲ 3.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Waco home is worth about $222,000, up 3.5% in a year, 33% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Waco for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Carrollton (17%), Bremen (14%) and Tallapoosa (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Carrollton
17%
Bremen
14%
Tallapoosa
5%
Villa Rica
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Waco →

Health in Waco

Compared with Georgia

4better than GA·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Tanner Medical Center Villa RicaVilla Rica · 15.9 mi · ER
Yourtown HealthCarrollton · 11.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Waco · CMS · HRSAHealth in Waco →

Natural hazards in Waco

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Waco →

Climate in Waco

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Waco 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° / 66°Summer
73° / 49°Fall
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of Waco’s residents are enrolled in college. West Georgia Technical College has about 4,357 students on campus.

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Nearest: Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library-BremenBremen · 2.8 miles · 37 hrs a week

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Where Waco residents work nearby:Bremen 14%Work & commute →
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