Gilmer County, GA

County in Georgia, South · ranked on 42 metrics

Rank among US counties

Gilmer County, GA is a county in Georgia with a population of 34,297 (1,331st of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 566th of 2,916), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (666th of 3,094), Median Household Income (869th of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,533rd of 3,092), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,467th of 3,094), Poverty Rate (%) (2,086th of 3,094).

Population
34,297
1,331st highest of 3,094
Density
80.5
1,072nd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
9.16%
314th highest of 3,094
Area
426
2,346th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Georgia

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)34.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 566th of 2,916
  2. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    666th of 3,094
  3. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)34.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 829th of 3,094
  4. Median Household Income$74,499
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    869th of 3,093
  5. Heating Degree Days per Year3,799
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,047th of 3,050
  6. Adults with Depression (%)22.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,039th of 2,916
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)24.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,201st of 3,094
  8. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,185th of 2,916
  9. Median Income$74,499
    Poorest Counties
    869th of 2,000
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,041
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,408th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)15.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,421st of 2,916
  2. Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More)$314,000
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,533rd of 3,092
  3. Average Commute (Minutes)28.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,467th of 3,094
  4. Median Rent (Monthly; $3,501 Means $3,500 or More)$998
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,097th of 3,090
  5. Poverty Rate (%)16.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,086th of 3,094
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,695th of 2,916
  7. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)20.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,490th of 2,916
  8. Adults with Diabetes (%)10.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,466th of 2,916
  9. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,452nd of 2,916
  10. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,400th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (54), weakest Economics (46). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 14 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Lumpkin County, GA92% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  2. White County, GA90% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  3. Pickens County, GA87% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  4. Fannin County, GA86% similar
    Compared on 10 of 14
  5. St. Clair County, AL86% similar

Quick answers

What is the population of Gilmer County, GA?
Gilmer County, GA has a population of 34,297, 1,331st among 3,094 US counties.
What does Gilmer County, GA rank best at?
Among US counties, Gilmer County, GA ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 566th of 2,916); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (666th of 3,094); Median Household Income (869th of 3,093).
Where does Gilmer County, GA rank worst?
Gilmer County, GA ranks lowest for Median Home Value ($2,000,001 Means $2M or More) (tied 2,533rd of 3,092); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,467th of 3,094); Poverty Rate (%) (2,086th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Gilmer County, GA?
Rankodex ranks Gilmer County, GA on 42 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

42 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics