Griffin

Spalding County, Georgia

Population 69K |Median income $62,071 |1 hospital

Population

68,892

Spalding County

Median Income

$62,071

-9% vs avg

Median Home Value

$228,700

Near average

Median Age

39.5

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

69K+8%

Median Income

$62,071+49%

Median Home Value

$228,700+101%

Poverty Rate

18.9%-12%

Unemployment

7.3%-48%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,113/mo

Poverty Rate

18.9% +33% vs avg

Unemployment 7.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%

Work From Home 7.2%

Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 55.2%

African American 35.8%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%

Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

43.1%

Short Sleep Duration

41%

Obesity

39.7%

Physical Inactivity

31.2%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

Current Smoking

17%

Diabetes

16%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.8%

Lack of Health Insurance

15%

Binge Drinking

13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53%

Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.8%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.7%

Stroke

4.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

WELLSTAR SPALDING MEDICAL CENTER

GRIFFIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Griffin 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 · 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 Griffin, GA? ▼

Griffin, GA has a population of 68,892 people, located in Spalding County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Griffin? ▼

The median household income in Griffin, GA is $62,071 per year. The poverty rate is 18.9%.

What is the median home value in Griffin? ▼

The median home value in Griffin, GA is $228,700. Median rent is $1,113/month.

What are the top health concerns in Griffin? ▼

The top health indicators in Griffin include High Blood Pressure (43.1%), Short Sleep Duration (41%), Obesity (39.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Griffin? ▼

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

What is the median age in Griffin? ▼

The median age in Griffin, GA is 39.5 years. 18.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Griffin, GA is located in Spalding County, Georgia. With a population of 69K and a median household income of $62,071, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Griffin 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 (Spalding 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.