The Town FilesCave Spring, Georgia
City in Floyd County · population 1,174 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,200
- Household income
- $50,882
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 45.7
Cave Spring is a city of 1,174 people in Floyd County, Georgia. The median home is worth $152,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Georgia towns, quieter than 84% of Georgia towns, hipper than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring is worth $152,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $50,882, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cave Spring | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $866 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $50,882 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cave Spring
| People | Cave Spring | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Cave Spring
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cave Spring since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 27, 1994 about 7.7 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 24 deaths and 212 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 12, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Floyd County since 1996
Floyd County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 Floyd County
Floyd County had 43,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,770 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Cave Spring itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Cave Spring
1 public school with 62 students, about 3.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia School for the Deaf | PK-12 | 62 | 3.6 |
Towns near Cave Spring
- Cedartown, GA7.9 mi · 10,190 people · home $147,200
- Lindale, GA10.6 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Rome, GA14.0 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Berry College, GA15.3 mi · 1,565 people · home —
- Cedar Bluff, AL16.2 mi · 1,845 people · home $204,800
- Aragon, GA16.8 mi · 1,440 people · home $161,900
- Rockmart, GA18.2 mi · 4,732 people · home $201,700
- Centre, AL19.2 mi · 3,587 people · home $158,400
Cave Spring questions
Is Cave Spring, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cave Spring scores better for retirees than 73% of Georgia towns and quieter than 84%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Cave Spring?
The median owner-occupied home in Cave Spring is valued at $152,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,882, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Cave Spring?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Cave Spring get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cave Spring since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 27, 1994. 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)