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Menlo, GA
City in Chattooga County, Georgia.
Population
620
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
792
ZIP codes
0
Menlo and its ZIP codes
Menlo at a glance
- Menlo is about 4.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,250 a year, 7% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,900 (52% below Georgia) and median rent is $595 a month.
Local data for Menlo, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menlo, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,250
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$595/mo
Homeownership
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (50), German Americans (47), Scottish Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chattooga County. PPP loans are for Menlo.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,407
5,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,446
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Menlo, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menlo, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
452
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
58.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menlo, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Menlo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyerlyTown | 7 mi | 0.8 |
| SummervilleCity | 7.4 mi | 4 |
| Mentone, ALTown | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Broomtown, ALCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Valley Head, ALTown | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| TrionTown | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| Hammondville, ALTown | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort Payne, ALCity | 12 mi | 56.4 |
| Gaylesville, ALTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Pine Ridge, ALTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Henagar, ALCity | 18 mi | 22.6 |
| Ider, ALTown | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| Cedar Bluff, ALTown | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| LaFayetteCity | 19 mi | 8.1 |
| Sylvania, ALTown | 21 mi | 8.5 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Menlo, GA in?
- Menlo is in Chattooga County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Menlo, GA?
- About 620 people live in Menlo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Menlo?
- Nearby places include Lyerly (7 mi), Summerville (7.4 mi), Mentone, AL (8.4 mi), Broomtown, AL (8.7 mi), Valley Head, AL (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023