At a Glance
Median Income
$31,564
$21,655 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $141,185
Median Rent
$761/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,106/100K
4,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
20.2% smoking rate
How Cordele Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cordele's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cordele a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cordele residents earn a median household income of $31,564 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,655. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cordele is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,185. Median rent is $761/month, with 34.8% 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
Cordele reports 1,106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,251/100K.
Education
13.3% of adults in Cordele hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cordele has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,107
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density969/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$31,564
Per Capita$21,655
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$1,377M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$761
Ownership34.9%
Zillow$141,185
Housing Units4,887
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,106/100K
Property4,251/100K
Health
Obesity47.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death16,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation350 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute18 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Cordele was founded in 1888.
The median home in Cordele was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.