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Cost of living in Fort Oglethorpe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Oglethorpe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Oglethorpe is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Oglethorpe is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Oglethorpe is $245,690.
The median income in Fort Oglethorpe is $51,867.
Fort Oglethorpe's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Oglethorpe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Oglethorpe | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Oglethorpe, GA Weather
The average high in Fort Oglethorpe is 71.2° and the average low is 48.5°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Oglethorpe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Oglethorpe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Oglethorpe
The current population in Fort Oglethorpe is 10,416. The population has increased 17.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,416 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 10,332 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 10,203 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 10,196 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 9,877 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 9,954 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 9,852 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 9,690 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 9,613 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 9,547 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 9,368 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 9,343 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 9,212 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 9,069 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 8,879 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Oglethorpe
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Fort Oglethorpe is:
87.0% White with 9,066 White residents.
2.6% African American with 269 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 154 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 553 Two Or More residents.
3.5% Hispanic with 368 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Oglethorpe | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Oglethorpe
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Fort Oglethorpe is 55.9% female with 5,825 female residents.
Fort Oglethorpe is 44.1% male with 4,591 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Oglethorpe | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Oglethorpe for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Oglethorpe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Oglethorpe | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
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5.2% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.1% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.6% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.2% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.2% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Fort Oglethorpe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Oglethorpe | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
