GAMap-doton-Haralson, 2005
Haralson’s story
179 years in pictures
Census counts: 114 in 1890, 172 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and a map from 1971 on.
- 1847Haralson is settled
HaralsonGA
A town of 196, settled in 1847.
Carmel Rural Historic District · Photo: Saverivers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
196
2025 Census estimate · +5.4% since 2020
Median home value
$230K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
61.1
years
Jobs based here
64
A commuter town
Is Haralson a good place to live?
Haralson’s median age is 61.1 years, where Georgia’s towns sit at 36.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 264 Georgia towns, just 7 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Haralson. Haralson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
196 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Haralson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Haralson, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCoweta Water & Sewer Auth.1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers93% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Haralson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCoweta County Election SuperintendentCoweta County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes30276, 3022930276 88% · 30229 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Haralson.
Natural hazards
Haralson faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 82% of U.S. communities.
18risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Haralson’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Haralson for work: only 1% work in town. At 30 minutes, Haralson’s average trip to work is above both the Georgia town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Since 2013, Haralson has added 38 jobs, to 64 in 2023.
1%work in town
| Haralson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 9.1% | 8% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Haralson1%
Atlanta11%
Peachtree City9%
College Park7%
Fayetteville7%
29 mi
median commute distance
64
jobs based in Haralson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Haralson
Haralson has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Haralson’s July high is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–57°
Spring50–74°
Summer68–89°
Fall51–75°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Haralson is
Haralson beats the Georgia average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 9.9% of Haralson adults worry about having enough food. Among 262 Georgia towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Haralson.
| Haralson | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 22% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 19% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 39% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
11 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Haralson | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 17.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.9% | 15% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7% |
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
14 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Haralson
16pages on Haralson
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Haralson; the nearest are
Southern Crescent Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Griffin16.1 mi$3,516 in-state tuitionGordon State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Barnesville27.1 mi$3,628 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Haralson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Haralson for work
Where Haralson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
64jobs based in Haralson
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Haralson
Town in Georgia, United States
Haralson is a town in Coweta and Meriwether counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 172 at the 2020 census. It is noted for being one of the filming locations for both The Walking Dead and Lawless.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 837 ft
- ZIP code
- 30229
- Area code
- 770
Questions about Haralson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Haralson, GA a good place to live?
Haralson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.