Cadwell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dodge County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 430/sq mi density
$37,000 Median Income $18,164 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $157,809 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $663/mo rent
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: $157,809
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
68% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cadwell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $157,809. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,000
Per Capita$18,164
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$585M
Avg Weekly Wage$783

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,000
Rent$663
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$157,809
Housing Units198
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
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.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.