The Town FilesCartersville, Georgia
City in Bartow County · population 23,187 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $338,200
- Household income
- $84,437
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.0
Cartersville is a city of 23,187 people in Bartow County, Georgia. The median home is worth $338,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 84% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 83% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Cartersville 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 Cartersville is worth $338,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $84,437, which is more affordable than 31% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,229 a month. 59.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cartersville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $338,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,229 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $84,437 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Cartersville
| People | Cartersville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cartersville
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.4°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cartersville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 50 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 25, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 90 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1998.
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 Cartersville itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Cartersville
10 public schools with 9,362 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland High School | 9-12 | 1,501 | 17.7 |
| Cartersville Primary School | PK-3 | 1,467 | 14.4 |
| Cartersville High School | 9-12 | 1,421 | 17.1 |
| Cartersville Middle School | 6-8 | 1,042 | 17.1 |
| Cass Middle School | 6-8 | 927 | 17.2 |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 659 | 14.0 |
| Cartersville Elementary School | 4-5 | 643 | 14.3 |
| Cloverleaf Elementary | PK-5 | 643 | 13.1 |
| Hamilton Crossing Elementary School | PK-5 | 632 | 13.2 |
| Mission Road Elementary School | PK-5 | 427 | 14.7 |
Towns near Cartersville
- Euharlee, GA7.6 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Acworth, GA9.9 mi · 22,440 people · home $339,900
- Kennesaw, GA14.2 mi · 33,036 people · home $335,400
- Adairsville, GA15.8 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Woodstock, GA17.0 mi · 35,065 people · home $436,500
- Dallas, GA17.4 mi · 14,042 people · home $251,800
- Rockmart, GA17.6 mi · 4,732 people · home $201,700
- Holly Springs, GA18.1 mi · 16,213 people · home $448,400
Cartersville questions
Is Cartersville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cartersville scores better for retirees than 30% of Georgia towns and quieter than 37%. 12.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Cartersville?
The median owner-occupied home in Cartersville is valued at $338,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,437, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,229 a month.
What is the weather like in Cartersville?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 31.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cartersville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cartersville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. 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)