The Town FilesPolk County, Georgia
43,785 people. The median home is worth $187,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $58,515.
Towns in Polk County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown | 10,190 | $147,200 | $34,754 | 29.5 |
| Rockmart | 4,732 | $201,700 | $56,828 | 41.5 |
People and housing
| Polk County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $918 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $58,515 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
11,149 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,735 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 415 storm events in Polk County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Polk County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).