Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Attapulgus’ average trip to work is 47 minutes, against 26 minutes in Georgia’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 264 Georgia towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Attapulgus. Attapulgus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Attapulgus beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 267 in 1870, a peak of 623 in 1980, 454 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1954 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Attapulgus, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Attapulgus.
The typical Attapulgus home is worth about $103,000, up 13% in a year, 69% below the Georgia typical home. 82% of Attapulgus households own their home, where Georgia’s towns sit at 58% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
56% of residents live below the poverty line in Attapulgus. Since 2013, Attapulgus has added 110 jobs, to 249 in 2023. The median household income in Attapulgus is $39,000.
| Attapulgus | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 56% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $39,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 9.1% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Attapulgus has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Attapulgus’ July high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
22% of Attapulgus adults have diabetes. Attapulgus beats the Georgia average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 50% of Attapulgus adults have high blood pressure.
| Attapulgus | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 23% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 29% | 25% |
| What stands out | Attapulgus | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.2% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.5% | 77.4% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 31.7% | 17.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Attapulgus Park & Playground | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Attapulgus; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Attapulgus residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Where Attapulgus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Georgia, United States
Attapulgus is a city in Decatur County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 454, up from 449 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bainbridge, Georgia micropolitan statistical area. The town's name is a Muscogee word meaning "Dogwood"; due to the abundance of attapulgite, which makes up the clay soil throughout much of the Southeast, the mineral was named after the town. Attapulgus was the birthplace of civil rights leader Hosea Williams (1926–2000), who is said to have been run out of town by a lynch mob at the age of 13. He is remembered around the world for his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and for leading, with John Lewis, the…
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Attapulgus has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Ken Rice and Hosea Williams.