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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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