Georgetown

GA

Chatham County, Georgia

Population 301K |Median income $71,097 |5 hospitals

Population
300,879
Chatham County
Median Income
$71,097
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$302,700
+33% vs avg
Median Age
37.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
301K+11%
Median Income
$71,097+55%
Median Home Value
$302,700+73%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-25%
Unemployment
5.8%-40%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,471/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.7%
Work From Home 11.6%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 46.9%
African American 38.9%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
High Blood Pressure
38.8%
Obesity
33%
Physical Inactivity
25.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.6%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Diabetes
13.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
13%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.4%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.7%
Dental Visit 61.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.7%

Hospitals 5 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1.7/5
Total Hospitals
5
With ER
3
CANDLER HOSPITAL
SAVANNAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH
SAVANNAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
SAVANNAH HEALTH SERVICES LLC DBA MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
SAVANNAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Georgetown 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 Georgetown, GA? ▼
Georgetown, GA has a population of 300,879 people, located in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Georgetown? ▼
The median household income in Georgetown, GA is $71,097 per year. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Georgetown? ▼
The median home value in Georgetown, GA is $302,700. Median rent is $1,471/month.
What are the top health concerns in Georgetown? ▼
The top health indicators in Georgetown include Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), High Blood Pressure (38.8%), Obesity (33%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Georgetown? ▼
Georgetown has 5 hospitals with an average rating of 1.7/5 stars. 3 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Georgetown? ▼
The median age in Georgetown, GA is 37.2 years. 37.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Georgetown, GA is located in Chatham County, Georgia. With a population of 301K and a median household income of $71,097, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 5 hospitals with an average rating of 1.7/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Georgetown 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 (Chatham 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.