Mitchell County , Georgia
Population: 21,441 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,908 Home $105,500 Rent $776/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,441 residents, Mitchell County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Mitchell County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$51,908
Median Income
household
$105,500
Home Value
median
$776/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,908 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,820 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
| Median Home Value | $105,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $776/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,441 |
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
45.1%
Obesity
18.4%
Diabetes
19.3%
Smoking
42.8%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
20.8%
Depression
44.7%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 63.0 · 63th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
81.65
🌀 Hurricane
89.82
🔥 Wildfire
56.08
❄️ Winter Storm
20.24
🌍 Earthquake
47.42
☀️ Drought
78.24
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