The Town FilesCairo, Georgia
City in Grady County · population 10,179 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,800
- Household income
- $40,920
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 32.1
Cairo is a city of 10,179 people in Grady County, Georgia. The median home is worth $108,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650).
How Cairo ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cairo is worth $108,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $40,920, which is more affordable than 75% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $778 a month. 48.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cairo | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $778 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $40,920 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Cairo
| People | Cairo | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cairo
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cairo since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 14, 2000 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 3, 1980.
Severe weather in Grady County since 1996
Grady County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Grady County
Grady County had 5,899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,151 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Cairo itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Cairo
5 public schools with 3,514 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | 9-12 | 1,298 | 16.4 |
| Washington Middle School | 6-8 | 682 | 14.2 |
| Eastside Elementary School | PK-5 | 647 | 13.8 |
| Southside Elementary School | PK-5 | 512 | 12.2 |
| Northside Elementary School | PK-5 | 375 | 11.7 |
Towns near Cairo
- Thomasville, GA13.7 mi · 18,881 people · home $205,200
- Pelham, GA17.4 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Bradfordville, FL21.3 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Bainbridge, GA21.9 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
- Camilla, GA24.5 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Tallahassee, FL29.5 mi · 196,169 people · home $294,400
Cairo questions
Is Cairo, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cairo scores better for retirees than 36% of Georgia towns and quieter than 32%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.1).
How much does a house cost in Cairo?
The median owner-occupied home in Cairo is valued at $108,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,920, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $778 a month.
What is the weather like in Cairo?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cairo get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cairo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 14, 2000. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)