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Rochelle, Georgia

City · Population 1,155 · #291 in Georgia
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Rochelle is a city in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1887 following the construction of the Americus, Preston, and Lumpkin Railroad through Wilcox County, it was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 1888 and named after La Rochelle, a port city in France.

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About Rochelle

Set in the southern part of Georgia, Rochelle is a small town, home to 1,155 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rochelle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 605 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Rochelle Unique

  • Positioned in southern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rochelle

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🏫 Schools in Rochelle

  • Wilcox County Elementary School
  • Wilcox County High School
  • Wilcox County Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,155
Rank in state#291 of 537
Land area1.91 sq mi
Density605/sq mi
Coordinates31.9488, -83.4569

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind10 to 15 mph

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