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Cairo.
About
Life in Cairo
Cairo is a community of 10,067 people in Georgia. The median household income is $40,920, median rent runs about $778 per month, and median home values are around $108,800. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cairo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
28.8%
Foreign-Born
11.2%
Broadband Internet
80.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cairo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cairo, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (56.2%), and 18.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.1%
of households
Married Couples
29.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cairo
In Cairo, rent runs 44% below the GA average, and home values are 64% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,410
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $186,242 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Cairo
Unemployment in Grady County, which includes Cairo, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Cairo: Grady County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Grady County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Commute23.2 min avg
How Cairo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cairo, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH)
Regional airport · few flights442k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cairo runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
159.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,775
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cairo Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
53.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grady County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grady County, which includes Cairo, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Drought | $502,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Tropical Storm | $500,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Grady County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Leon County, FL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 29 miles from Cairo) is typically good — 206 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
206
per year
Moderate Days
158
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Leon County, FL (29 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cairo has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 38°F | 4.64" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 3.95" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 5.19" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 3.20" |
| May | 85°F | 62°F | 2.56" |
| Jun | 90°F | 68°F | 7.07" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.34" |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 4.58" |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 4.20" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 71°F | 46°F | 3.24" |
| Dec | 64°F | 41°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cairo
Cairo has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
21.8%
of residents
Grady General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Archbold Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Thomasville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cairo
Cairo's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
12.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cairo (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 998 students · in-state tuition $11,640 · 33% graduate · median earnings $59,055 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cairo
Cairo has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
81 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cairo
Roddenbery Memorial Library
320 North Broad Street, Cairo
Cities Near Cairo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cairo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cairo FAQ
Is Cairo, Georgia affordable?⌄
Cairo's median rent is $778/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,920/year. Median home value is $108,800.
Is Cairo, Georgia safe?⌄
Cairo's violent crime rate was 160 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1775 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cairo, Georgia?⌄
Grady County, which includes Cairo, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cairo, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Cairo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $778/month and median household income is $40,920/year. The median home value is $108,800. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cairo, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Cairo is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from