The Town FilesCedartown, Georgia
City in Polk County · population 10,190 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,200
- Household income
- $34,754
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 29.5
Cedartown is a city of 10,190 people in Polk County, Georgia. The median home is worth $147,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Georgia towns, better transit than 76% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Cedartown 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 Cedartown is worth $147,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $34,754, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $896 a month. 43.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cedartown | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $896 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $34,754 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 43.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cedartown
| People | Cedartown | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.1% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cedartown
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cedartown since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 27, 1994 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 163 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 24, 2001.
Severe weather in Polk County since 1996
Polk County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Polk County
Polk County had 11,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,735 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Cedartown itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Cedartown
7 public schools with 4,789 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | 9-12 | 1,521 | 21.7 |
| Cedartown Middle School | 6-8 | 1,000 | 14.5 |
| Westside Elementary School | PK-5 | 610 | 12.7 |
| Cherokee Elementary School | PK-5 | 597 | 13.0 |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 511 | 12.2 |
| Northside Elementary | PK-5 | 509 | 11.1 |
| Harpst Academy | PK-12 | 41 | 8.2 |
Towns near Cedartown
- Rockmart, GA11.7 mi · 4,732 people · home $201,700
- Lindale, GA12.0 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Rome, GA17.2 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Euharlee, GA19.9 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Tallapoosa, GA19.9 mi · 3,227 people · home $185,100
- Piedmont, AL22.0 mi · 4,787 people · home $114,800
- Bremen, GA22.3 mi · 7,185 people · home $289,500
- Temple, GA23.7 mi · 5,089 people · home $232,800
Cedartown questions
Is Cedartown, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cedartown scores better for retirees than 27% of Georgia towns and quieter than 32%. 12.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.5).
How much does a house cost in Cedartown?
The median owner-occupied home in Cedartown is valued at $147,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,754, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $896 a month.
What is the weather like in Cedartown?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Cedartown get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cedartown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 27, 1994. 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)