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Talking Rock, GA
Town in Pickens County, Georgia.
Population
274
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
133
ZIP codes
0
Talking Rock and its ZIP codes
Talking Rock at a glance
- Talking Rock is 30% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
Local data for Talking Rock, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pickens County. PPP loans are for Talking Rock.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,644
9,658 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $9,173 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Talking Rock, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 31°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Talking Rock, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Talking Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JasperCity | 5.4 mi | 8.6 |
| East EllijayCity | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| EllijayCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| NelsonCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| RangerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FairmountCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| WaleskaCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Ball GroundCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| DawsonvilleCity | 19 mi | 9.6 |
| CantonCity | 19 mi | 18.6 |
| Cherry LogCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| WhiteCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 25 mi | 7.3 |
| ChatsworthCity | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| Blue RidgeCity | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| ResacaTown | 26 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Talking Rock, GA in?
- Talking Rock is in Pickens County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Talking Rock, GA?
- About 274 people live in Talking Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Talking Rock?
- Nearby places include Jasper (5.4 mi), East Ellijay (10 mi), Ellijay (11 mi), Nelson (12 mi), Ranger (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023