Polk County , Georgia
Population: 43,365 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,308 Home $163,500 Rent $870/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 43,365 residents, Polk 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 Polk County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$55,308
Median Income
household
$163,500
Home Value
median
$870/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,308 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,807 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% |
| Median Home Value | $163,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 43,365 |
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.4%
Obesity
14.1%
Diabetes
17.9%
Smoking
36.0%
High Blood Pressure
30.6%
No Physical Activity
22.5%
Depression
37.6%
Insufficient Sleep
74.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 64.1 · 64th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
86.32
🌀 Hurricane
61.66
🔥 Wildfire
71.50
❄️ Winter Storm
11.58
🌍 Earthquake
74.81
☀️ Drought
81.87
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