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Cartersville.
About
Life in Cartersville
Cartersville is a community of 23,617 people in Georgia. The median household income is $84,437, median rent runs about $1,229 per month, and median home values are around $338,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cartersville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
88.3%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cartersville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cartersville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.7%), and 11.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.5%
of households
Married Couples
48.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
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 12% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cartersville
In Cartersville, rent runs 12% below the GA average, and home values are 12% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,539
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $324,183 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Cartersville
Unemployment in Cartersville is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cartersville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.9 min avg
How Cartersville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cartersville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 42 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cartersville runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
297.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,485.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cartersville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
65.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bartow County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bartow County, which includes Cartersville, 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 | Thunderstorm Wind | $174,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $580,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $303,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
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
Bartow County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 20 miles from Cartersville) is typically good — 229 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
229
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Cobb County, GA (20 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cartersville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
53°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
70
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 29°F | 4.92" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 4.43" |
| Mar | 63°F | 39°F | 4.97" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.53" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.01" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.90" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.13" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.42" |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 3.94" |
| Dec | 54°F | 32°F | 4.69" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cartersville
Cartersville has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cartersville
Cartersville's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cartersville
Cartersville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
19 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
31 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
50 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
61 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cartersville
Cartersville Public Library
429 West Main Street, Cartersville
Cities Near Cartersville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cartersville FAQ
Is Cartersville, Georgia affordable?⌄
Cartersville's median rent is $1,229/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,437/year. Median home value is $338,200.
Is Cartersville, Georgia safe?⌄
Cartersville's violent crime rate was 297 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1486 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cartersville, Georgia?⌄
Cartersville has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cartersville, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Cartersville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,229/month and median household income is $84,437/year. The median home value is $338,200. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cartersville, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Cartersville is 26 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