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Cordele.
About
Life in Cordele
Cordele is a community of 10,107 people in Georgia. The median household income is $33,800, median rent runs about $786 per month, and median home values are around $121,500. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cordele at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Foreign-Born
4.9%
Broadband Internet
75.1%
of households
Population Growth
-5.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.9% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Cordele: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cordele, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (48.7%), and 3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.4%
of households
Married Couples
25.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 Cordele
In Cordele, rent runs 44% below the GA average, and home values are 60% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,266
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
38.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $140,049 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Cordele
Unemployment in Crisp County, which includes Cordele, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Cordele: Crisp County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Crisp County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cordele Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.8 min avg
How Cordele residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cordele, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 39 mi
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)
Regional airport · few flights38k passengers boarded in 2025
- 121 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 271% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cordele runs 271% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,221.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,032.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cordele Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
52.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Crisp County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Crisp County, which includes Cordele, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $13,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Flash Flood | $45,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | Drought | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Winter Weather | $8,000 |
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
Crisp County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Houston County, GA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 35 miles from Cordele) is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
142
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Houston County, GA (35 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cordele has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
31
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 37°F | 4.67" |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 4.33" |
| Mar | 71°F | 46°F | 4.88" |
| Apr | 78°F | 53°F | 4.39" |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 2.98" |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 4.86" |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 4.54" |
| Aug | 92°F | 71°F | 4.09" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 4.54" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 2.61" |
| Nov | 69°F | 44°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 61°F | 39°F | 5.04" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cordele
Cordele has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Crisp Regional Hospital
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.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cordele
Cordele's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Andersonville National Historic Site, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cordele
Cordele has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Andersonville National Historic Site (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Andersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
37 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cordele
Cordele-Crisp Carnegie Library
115 East Eleventh Avenue, Cordele
Cities Near Cordele
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Cordele FAQ
Is Cordele, Georgia affordable?⌄
Cordele's median rent is $786/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $33,800/year. Median home value is $121,500.
Is Cordele, Georgia safe?⌄
Cordele's violent crime rate was 1221 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3032 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cordele, Georgia?⌄
Crisp County, which includes Cordele, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cordele, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Cordele is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $786/month and median household income is $33,800/year. The median home value is $121,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cordele, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Cordele is 18 minutes, which is shorter than 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