At a Glance
Median Income
$32,064
$26,593 per capita
Home Value
$148,000
Zillow: $198,105
Median Rent
$857/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
37.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cedartown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedartown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedartown a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedartown residents earn a median household income of $32,064 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,593. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,448 business establishments, including 196 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedartown is $148,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,105. Median rent is $857/month, with 43.9% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Cedartown reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,698/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Cedartown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedartown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population10,211
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,064
Per Capita$26,593
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty37.6%
County GDP$5,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A
Home Value$148,000
Rent$857
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$198,105
Housing Units3,973
Rent Burden43.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,698/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,716/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation779 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cedartown was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 196 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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