Cornelia, GA

Georgia · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
4,813 Population
$40,192 Median Income
$210,200 Home Value
$949 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
525 Violent Crime / 100K
31.2 yrs Median Age
25.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
2.7
Economy
3.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.1
Education

People

Population4,813
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 56.0%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$40,192
Per Capita Income$30,744
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty Rate27.5%
County GDP$2,106M

Housing

3.7/5
Home Value (Census)$210,200
Zillow Value$298,925
Median Rent$949
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,203

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Depression20.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime525/100K
Property Crime5,557/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft119.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul40° / 76°
Rain59 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 44 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+76.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.92
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute29 min
Work From Home4.2%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations6

How Cornelia Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$40,192
Home Value$210,200
Median Rent$949
Poverty Rate27.5%
Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
Unemployment1.7%
Violent Crime524.7 /100K
Avg Temperature58.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,813
Population Density1,160 per sq mi
Median Age31.2 years
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56% Black 7.5% Hispanic 1.1% Other 35.4%
White56.0%
Black or African American7.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races35.4%

Language

English Only65.7%
Spanish Speakers34.3%
English 65.7% Spanish 34.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.2%
Health Insurance75.2%

Income

47% below avg
Median Household Income$40,192
Per Capita Income$30,744
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$941
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,407

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.7%
Poverty Rate27.5%
Total Establishments (County)1,149
County GDP$2,106M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation87
Healthcare Facilities91
Retail Stores174
Manufacturing56
Total Establishments1,149

Industry Mix

Restaurants 87 Healthcare 91 Retail 174 Manufacturing 56

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,407
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,858

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.0 min
Work From Home4.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

25% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$210,200
Zillow Home Value Index$298,925

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$424,900
Price Per Sq Ft$174
Homes Sold (month)11
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops24.2%
Active Inventory33

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.1%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$949

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$979
1 Bedroom$1,023
2 Bedroom$1,203
3 Bedroom$1,524
4 Bedroom$1,775

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,858
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.84%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.5%
Asthma9.8%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.2%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage75.2%
Regular Checkup75.1%
Premature Death Rate9,824 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.3 / 10
Exercise Access71.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)91
Restaurants (County)87

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime524.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape23.9 /100K
Robbery95.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault405.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime5,556.9 /100K
Burglary834.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft4,602.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft119.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

40°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median44.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Land Area4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density1,160 per sq mi
Latitude34.5166°
Longitude-83.5315°
County FIPS13137

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.2%
D 17.3%

Republican +64.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
High School+76.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.92

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,160 per sq mi
Land Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)6
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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