City safety & data profile

DouglasGA

Douglas, GA is a 12K-resident city in Coffee County with a median household income of $34,408.

Coffee County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Douglas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Douglas has a population larger than 11% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $133,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 89%
By size
$34,408
Median income
$133,300
Median home
29.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Douglas

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

Top 99%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Douglas

Where Douglas income ranks nationally

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

$34,408 Bottom 1% higher than 1% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Douglas, GA beyond the headline numbers

Douglas sits inside Coffee County, Georgia, at roughly 31.51°N, -82.85°W. Population 11,718, $34,408 median household income. Median home value $133,300, median rent $680. Poverty rate 29.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Douglas's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.6%, then obesity at 42.2%. 1 hospital in/around Douglas, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
11,718
Douglas
Median Income
$34,408
-49% vs avg
Median Home Value
$133,300
-41% vs avg
Median Age
31.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Coffee County) - Douglas'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
43K+1%
Median Income
$50,683+42%
Median Home Value
$128,900+60%
Poverty Rate
23.1%-5%
Unemployment
4.4%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Douglas, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$680/mo
Poverty Rate
29.7% +109% vs avg
Unemployment 6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
Work From Home 5.4%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 34.3%
African American 56%
Asian 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.6%
Obesity
42.2%
Short Sleep Duration
39.3%
Physical Inactivity
38.6%
Current Smoking
21.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
19.3%
Diabetes
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.5%
Current Asthma
11.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 46.1%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
5.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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1
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
COFFEE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
DOUGLAS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Douglas, GA? ▼
Douglas, GA has a population of 11,718 people, located in Coffee County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Douglas? ▼
The median household income in Douglas, GA is $34,408 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 29.7%.
What is the median home value in Douglas? ▼
The median home value in Douglas, GA is $133,300. Median rent is $680/month.
What are the top health concerns in Douglas? ▼
The top health indicators in Douglas include High Blood Pressure (45.6%), Obesity (42.2%), Short Sleep Duration (39.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Douglas? ▼
Douglas has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Douglas? ▼
The median age in Douglas, GA is 31.2 years. 16.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Douglas, GA is located in Coffee County, Georgia. With a population of 12K and a $34,408 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 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Douglas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Douglas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Douglas area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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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 (Coffee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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