City safety & data profile

GriffinGA

Griffin, GA is a 23K-resident city in Spalding County with a median household income of $43,632.

Spalding County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Griffin, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Griffin has a population larger than 52% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $220,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 48%
By size
$43,632
Median income
$220,900
Median home
25.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Griffin

Griffin posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Griffin area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Griffin

Where Griffin income ranks nationally

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

$43,632 Bottom 3% higher than 3% 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 Griffin, GA beyond the headline numbers

Griffin sits inside Spalding County, Georgia, at roughly 33.25°N, -84.26°W. Population 23,211, $43,632 median household income. Median home value $220,900, median rent $1,110. Poverty rate 25.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Griffin's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 44.4%, then short sleep duration at 43.8%. 1 hospital in/around Griffin, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
23,211
Griffin
Median Income
$43,632
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$220,900
-3% vs avg
Median Age
33.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Spalding County) - Griffin'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
69K+8%
Median Income
$62,071+49%
Median Home Value
$228,700+101%
Poverty Rate
18.9%-12%
Unemployment
7.3%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Griffin, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
Poverty Rate
25.2% +77% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%
Work From Home 5.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 38.9%
African American 50.9%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
44.4%
Short Sleep Duration
43.8%
Obesity
43%
Physical Inactivity
34.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Current Smoking
19.4%
Diabetes
17.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.7%
Binge Drinking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
WELLSTAR SPALDING MEDICAL CENTER
GRIFFIN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Griffin, GA?
Griffin, GA has a population of 23,211 people, located in Spalding County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Griffin?
The median household income in Griffin, GA is $43,632 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.2%.
What is the median home value in Griffin?
The median home value in Griffin, GA is $220,900. Median rent is $1,110/month.
What are the top health concerns in Griffin?
The top health indicators in Griffin include High Blood Pressure (44.4%), Short Sleep Duration (43.8%), Obesity (43%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Griffin?
Griffin has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Griffin?
The median age in Griffin, GA is 33.6 years. 15.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Griffin, GA is located in Spalding County, Georgia. With a population of 23K and a $43,632 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Griffin area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Griffin'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 (Spalding 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.