Tifton

GA

Tift County, Georgia

Population 41K |Median income $53,255 |1 hospital

Population
41,438
Tift County
Median Income
$53,255
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$165,200
-27% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
41K+2%
Median Income
$53,255+54%
Median Home Value
$165,200+41%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-25%
Unemployment
2.8%-68%

Economics

Median Rent
$777/mo
Poverty Rate
20.8% +46% vs avg
Unemployment 2.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 56.5%
African American 29.7%
Asian 1.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41%
Obesity
39.4%
Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
33%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.1%
Current Smoking
17.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.1%
Diabetes
15.8%
Binge Drinking
13.7%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 78.6%
Dental Visit 53.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
0
TIFT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
TIFTON · Acute Care Hospitals
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Tifton 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 Tifton, GA? ▼
Tifton, GA has a population of 41,438 people, located in Tift County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Tifton? ▼
The median household income in Tifton, GA is $53,255 per year. The poverty rate is 20.8%.
What is the median home value in Tifton? ▼
The median home value in Tifton, GA is $165,200. Median rent is $777/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tifton? ▼
The top health indicators in Tifton include High Blood Pressure (41%), Obesity (39.4%), Short Sleep Duration (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Tifton? ▼
Tifton has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Tifton? ▼
The median age in Tifton, GA is 37.6 years. 21% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tifton, GA is located in Tift County, Georgia. With a population of 41K and a median household income of $53,255, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tifton 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 (Tift 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.