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Cobbtown, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Candler County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
560 Population 836/sq mi density
$51,932 Median Income $21,347 per capita
$710 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 2,969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,932 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cobbtown, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,932
31% below
$21,347 per capita
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
22% below
2,969/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Cobbtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Rent
61%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cobbtown 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

Cobbtown residents earn a median household income of $51,932 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,347. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Cobbtown reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,969/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Cobbtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cobbtown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population560
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,932
Per Capita$21,347
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$866

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$710
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$197,771
Housing Units237
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent297/100K
Property2,969/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation248 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed312 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cobbtown was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 312 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.