City safety & data profile

BainbridgeGA

Bainbridge, GA is a 13K-resident city in Decatur County with a median household income of $45,422.

Decatur County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bainbridge, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bainbridge has a population larger than 15% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $174,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 85%
By size
$45,422
Median income
$174,700
Median home
24.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Bainbridge

Bainbridge posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bainbridge area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bainbridge

Where Bainbridge income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$45,422 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bainbridge, GA beyond the headline numbers

Bainbridge sits inside Decatur County, Georgia, at roughly 30.90°N, -84.58°W. Population 12,507, $45,422 median household income. Median home value $174,700, median rent $791. Poverty rate 24.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bainbridge's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.1%, then obesity at 43.6%. 1 hospital in/around Bainbridge, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bainbridge from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,507
Bainbridge
Median Income
$45,422
-33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$174,700
-23% vs avg
Median Age
38.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Decatur County) - Bainbridge's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
29K+5%
Median Income
$53,317+74%
Median Home Value
$158,800+54%
Poverty Rate
22%-19%
Unemployment
6.3%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bainbridge, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$791/mo
Poverty Rate
24.1% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 9.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 33%
African American 58.7%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.1%
Obesity
43.6%
Short Sleep Duration
43.1%
Physical Inactivity
35.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Current Smoking
19.1%
Diabetes
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.5%
Binge Drinking
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50%
Annual Checkup 80.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.8%
Stroke
5.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND MANOR
BAINBRIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bainbridge, GA?
Bainbridge, GA has a population of 12,507 people, located in Decatur County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Bainbridge?
The median household income in Bainbridge, GA is $45,422 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.1%.
What is the median home value in Bainbridge?
The median home value in Bainbridge, GA is $174,700. Median rent is $791/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bainbridge?
The top health indicators in Bainbridge include High Blood Pressure (45.1%), Obesity (43.6%), Short Sleep Duration (43.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bainbridge?
Bainbridge has 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bainbridge?
The median age in Bainbridge, GA is 38.8 years. 18.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bainbridge, GA is located in Decatur County, Georgia. With a population of 13K and a $45,422 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bainbridge area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Bainbridge's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Decatur County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.