Cuthbert, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Randolph County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,045 Population 998/sq mi density
$21,061 Median Income $15,456 per capita
$86,600 Home Value $62,632 Zillow
$484 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$21,061 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $484/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cuthbert, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$21,061
72% below
$15,456 per capita
Home Value
$86,600
69% below
Zillow: $62,632
Median Rent
$484/mo
58% below
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
54% above
23.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Cuthbert Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
28%
Home Value
31%
Rent
42%
Poverty
232%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cuthbert a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cuthbert residents earn a median household income of $21,061 , which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,456. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 167 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cuthbert is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $62,632. Median rent is $484/month, with 35.9% 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 1981.

Education

13.5% of adults in Cuthbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cuthbert has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,045
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$21,061
Per Capita$15,456
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$228M
Avg Weekly Wage$824

Housing

A
Home Value$86,600
Rent$484
Ownership27.3%
Zillow$62,632
Housing Units1,653
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity49.5%
Diabetes21.1%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death17,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation461 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cuthbert was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.