The Town FilesAdairsville, Georgia
City in Bartow County · population 4,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $252,300
- Household income
- $103,449
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.3
Adairsville is a city of 4,878 people in Bartow County, Georgia. The median home is worth $252,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 82% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 76% of Georgia towns, better for families than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Adairsville 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 Adairsville is worth $252,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $103,449, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $990 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adairsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $990 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $103,449 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adairsville
| People | Adairsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Adairsville
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adairsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 30, 2013 about 2.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 54 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 1990.
Severe weather in Bartow County since 1996
Bartow County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Bartow County
Bartow County had 46,472 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,660 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Adairsville itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Adairsville
3 public schools with 2,983 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adairsville High School | 9-12 | 1,233 | 18.1 |
| Adairsville Elementary School | PK-5 | 908 | 16.2 |
| Adairsville Middle School | 6-8 | 842 | 16.8 |
Towns near Adairsville
- Calhoun, GA8.9 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Euharlee, GA15.8 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Cartersville, GA15.8 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- Rome, GA16.8 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Lindale, GA19.5 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Acworth, GA25.4 mi · 22,440 people · home $339,900
- Summerville, GA25.5 mi · 4,435 people · home $99,000
- Canton, GA26.0 mi · 32,973 people · home $407,800
Adairsville questions
Is Adairsville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adairsville scores better for retirees than 76% of Georgia towns and quieter than 53%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.3).
How much does a house cost in Adairsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Adairsville is valued at $252,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,449, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $990 a month.
What is the weather like in Adairsville?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Adairsville get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adairsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 30, 2013. 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)