Gainesville

Hall County, Georgia

Population 213K |Median income $80,901 |1 hospital

Population

212,705

Hall County

Median Income

$80,901

+19% vs avg

Median Home Value

$350,400

+54% vs avg

Median Age

38.4

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

213K+16%

Median Income

$80,901+59%

Median Home Value

$350,400+112%

Poverty Rate

11.8%-37%

Unemployment

3.5%-62%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,341/mo

Poverty Rate

11.8% -17% vs avg

Unemployment 3.5%

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%

Work From Home 11.9%

Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 63.3%

African American 6.9%

Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

40%

High Blood Pressure

36.4%

Obesity

32.3%

Physical Inactivity

28.3%

Lack of Health Insurance

18%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.7%

Binge Drinking

14.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.6%

Current Smoking

14%

Diabetes

13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.1%

Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.6%

Coronary Heart Disease

6.7%

Stroke

3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC

GAINESVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Gainesville Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 34m 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 Gainesville, GA? ▼

Gainesville, GA has a population of 212,705 people, located in Hall County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Gainesville? ▼

The median household income in Gainesville, GA is $80,901 per year. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

What is the median home value in Gainesville? ▼

The median home value in Gainesville, GA is $350,400. Median rent is $1,341/month.

What are the top health concerns in Gainesville? ▼

The top health indicators in Gainesville include Short Sleep Duration (40%), High Blood Pressure (36.4%), Obesity (32.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Gainesville? ▼

Gainesville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Gainesville? ▼

The median age in Gainesville, GA is 38.4 years. 27.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Gainesville, GA is located in Hall County, Georgia. With a population of 213K and a median household income of $80,901, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Gainesville 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 (Hall 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.