Cordele

GA

Crisp County, Georgia

Population 20K |Median income $45,105 |1 hospital

Population
19,790
Crisp County
Median Income
$45,105
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$140,200
-38% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
20K-16%
Median Income
$45,105+28%
Median Home Value
$140,200+47%
Poverty Rate
23.3%-25%
Unemployment
7.5%-55%

Economics

Median Rent
$778/mo
Poverty Rate
23.3% +64% vs avg
Unemployment 7.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%
Work From Home 6.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 49.7%
African American 45.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%
Asian 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
47.5%
Obesity
44.6%
Short Sleep Duration
39.8%
Physical Inactivity
36.9%
Current Smoking
19.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.4%
Diabetes
19.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.8%
Binge Drinking
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.5%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.4%
Stroke
5.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CRISP REGIONAL HOSPITAL
CORDELE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Cordele Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cordele, GA? ▼
Cordele, GA has a population of 19,790 people, located in Crisp County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Cordele? ▼
The median household income in Cordele, GA is $45,105 per year. The poverty rate is 23.3%.
What is the median home value in Cordele? ▼
The median home value in Cordele, GA is $140,200. Median rent is $778/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cordele? ▼
The top health indicators in Cordele include High Blood Pressure (47.5%), Obesity (44.6%), Short Sleep Duration (39.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cordele? ▼
Cordele has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cordele? ▼
The median age in Cordele, GA is 38.8 years. 15.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cordele, GA is located in Crisp County, Georgia. With a population of 20K and a median household income of $45,105, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cordele area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Crisp County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.