City safety & data profile

SmyrnaGA

Smyrna, GA is a 56K-resident city in Cobb County with a median household income of $100,061.

Cobb County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Smyrna, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Smyrna has a population larger than 82% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $449,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

56K
Population
Top 18%
By size
$100,061
Median income
$449,500
Median home
10.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Smyrna

Smyrna posts a median household income higher than 69% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Smyrna area.

Top 31%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Smyrna

Where Smyrna income ranks nationally

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

$100,061 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Smyrna, GA beyond the headline numbers

Smyrna sits inside Cobb County, Georgia, at roughly 33.88°N, -84.51°W. Population 56,146, $100,061 median household income. Median home value $449,500, median rent $1,739. Poverty rate 10.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Smyrna's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.5%, then obesity at 29.7%. 1 hospital in/around Smyrna, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
56,146
Smyrna
Median Income
$100,061
+47% vs avg
Median Home Value
$449,500
+97% vs avg
Median Age
35.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cobb County) - Smyrna'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
775K+11%
Median Income
$102,738+61%
Median Home Value
$407,200+107%
Poverty Rate
8.7%-32%
Unemployment
4.5%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Smyrna, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,739/mo
Poverty Rate
10.6% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 3.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 59.4%
Work From Home 29.6%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 43.6%
African American 31.7%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.5%
Obesity
29.7%
High Blood Pressure
28.6%
Physical Inactivity
19.6%
Binge Drinking
16%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
10.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.2%
Current Smoking
9.7%
Current Asthma
9.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.6%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Diabetes
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.9%
Stroke
2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Smyrna, GA? ▼
Smyrna, GA has a population of 56,146 people, located in Cobb County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Smyrna? ▼
The median household income in Smyrna, GA is $100,061 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
What is the median home value in Smyrna? ▼
The median home value in Smyrna, GA is $449,500. Median rent is $1,739/month.
What are the top health concerns in Smyrna? ▼
The top health indicators in Smyrna include Short Sleep Duration (37.5%), Obesity (29.7%), High Blood Pressure (28.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Smyrna? ▼
Smyrna has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Smyrna? ▼
The median age in Smyrna, GA is 35.7 years. 59.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Smyrna, GA is located in Cobb County, Georgia. With a population of 56K and a $100,061 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Smyrna 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 Smyrna'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 Smyrna area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Cobb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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