Wilkinson County , Georgia
Population: 8,795 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $46,673 Home $90,800 Rent $766/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,795 residents, Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$46,673
Median Income
household
$90,800
Home Value
median
$766/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $46,673 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,742 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.3% |
| Median Home Value | $90,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $766/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,795 |
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.1%
Obesity
14.1%
Diabetes
18.6%
Smoking
45.9%
High Blood Pressure
32.1%
No Physical Activity
21.4%
Depression
44.4%
Insufficient Sleep
80.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 4.6 · 5th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
16.57
🌀 Hurricane
63.20
🔥 Wildfire
41.89
❄️ Winter Storm
2.23
🌍 Earthquake
35.88
☀️ Drought
63.10
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