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Cedartown.
About
Life in Cedartown
Cedartown is a community of 10,211 people in Georgia. The median household income is $34,754, median rent runs about $896 per month, and median home values are around $148,000. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cedartown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.7%
Foreign-Born
13.1%
Broadband Internet
85.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cedartown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cedartown, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.7%), and 24.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
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 36% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cedartown
In Cedartown, rent runs 36% below the GA average, and home values are 51% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,347
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $204,442 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Cedartown
Unemployment in Polk County, which includes Cedartown, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Cedartown: Polk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Polk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cedartown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.5 min avg
How Cedartown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cedartown, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 54 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 50% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cedartown runs 50% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
492.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,980.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cedartown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Polk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Polk County, which includes Cedartown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $26,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Winter Weather | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $544,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.3M |
| 2018 | 2 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
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
Polk County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Floyd County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 17 miles from Cedartown) is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
108
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Floyd County, GA (17 mi away)
Climate90°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cedartown has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.7"
Hot Days/Year
59
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.90" |
| Feb | 58°F | 35°F | 5.10" |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 5.27" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 4.43" |
| May | 82°F | 58°F | 4.02" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 3.91" |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.93" |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 3.55" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.73" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 3.64" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 4.40" |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 4.95" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cedartown
Cedartown has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.0%
of residents
Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center
Critical Access 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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cedartown
Cedartown's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cedartown
Cedartown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little River Canyon National Preserve (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
34 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
38 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
55 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
64 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
77 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cedartown
Cedartown Library
245 East Avenue, Cedartown
Cities Near Cedartown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cedartown FAQ
Is Cedartown, Georgia affordable?⌄
Cedartown's median rent is $896/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $34,754/year. Median home value is $147,200.
Is Cedartown, Georgia safe?⌄
Cedartown's violent crime rate was 493 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1980 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cedartown, Georgia?⌄
Polk County, which includes Cedartown, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cedartown, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Cedartown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $896/month and median household income is $34,754/year. The median home value is $147,200. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cedartown, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Cedartown is 29 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