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Cadwell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dodge County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
538 Population 430/sq mi density
$37,000 Median Income $18,164 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $145,515 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
929 Violent Crime/100K 8,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
929 violent crimes/100K (144% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cadwell, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,000
51% below
$18,164 per capita
Home Value
$81,000
71% below
Zillow: $145,515
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
929/100K
144% above
8,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Cadwell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cadwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
29%
Rent
57%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cadwell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cadwell residents earn a median household income of $37,000 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,164. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cadwell is $81,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,515. Median rent is $663/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Cadwell reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,191/100K.

Education

10.8% of adults in Cadwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cadwell has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,000
Per Capita$18,164
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$585M
Avg Weekly Wage$783

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$663
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$145,515
Housing Units198
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent929/100K
Property8,191/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,999/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation369 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cadwell was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.