Meriwether County, GA

County in Georgia, South · ranked on 37 metrics

Rank among US counties

Meriwether County, GA is a county in Georgia with a population of 21,680 (1,727th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,292nd of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,954th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,761st of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,514th of 3,094).

Population
21,680
1,727th highest of 3,094
Density
43.3
1,590th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
5.19%
694th highest of 3,094
Area
501
2,042nd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Georgia

At a glance

Median household income
$57,340
2,261st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$168,800
1,800th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$920
1,312th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.3%
1,120th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
18.9%
582nd highest of 3,094
College degree
14.5%
2,761st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
41.3%
550th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
15.5%
436th highest of 2,916
Average commute
34 minutes
141st highest of 3,094
Home broadband
82.1%
2,514th highest of 3,094
Climate
62.4°F average
45°F in January, 79°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +25.5
62.6% Republican, 37.1% Democratic

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

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)14.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 270th of 2,916
  2. Heating Degree Days per Year2,670
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    559th of 3,050
  3. Adults with Depression (%)21.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 688th of 2,916
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 937th of 2,916
  5. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$168,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,292nd of 3,092
  6. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$920
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,774th of 3,090
  7. Median Income$57,340
    Poorest Counties
    1,168th of 2,000
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)4.3%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,866th of 3,094
  9. Median Household Income$57,340
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,261st of 3,093
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,756
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,279th of 3,050

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Average Commute (Minutes)34.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,954th of 3,094
  2. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)42.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,843rd of 3,094
  3. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)14.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,761st of 3,094
  4. Adults with Diabetes (%)14.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,585th of 2,916
  5. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)32.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,493rd of 2,916
  6. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,469th of 2,916
  7. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)20.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,385th of 2,916
  8. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)82.1%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,514th of 3,094
  9. Poverty Rate (%)18.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,513th of 3,094
  10. Adults with Obesity (%)41.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,337th of 2,916

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (33), weakest Economics (29). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 12 of 13
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    Compared on 11 of 13
  4. Saluda County, SC88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
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Quick answers

What is the population of Meriwether County, GA?
Meriwether County, GA has a population of 21,680, 1,727th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Meriwether County, GA rank best at?
Among US counties, Meriwether County, GA ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,292nd of 3,092).
Where does Meriwether County, GA rank worst?
Meriwether County, GA ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,954th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,761st of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,514th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Meriwether County, GA?
Rankodex ranks Meriwether County, GA on 37 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

37 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics