City safety & data profile

Villa RicaGA

Villa Rica, GA is a 15K-resident city in Carroll County with a median household income of $87,803.

Carroll County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Villa Rica, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Villa Rica has a population larger than 27% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $274,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 73%
By size
$87,803
Median income
$274,200
Median home
11.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Villa Rica

Villa Rica posts a median household income higher than 58% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Villa Rica area.

Top 42%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Villa Rica

Where Villa Rica income ranks nationally

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

$87,803 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Villa Rica, GA beyond the headline numbers

Villa Rica sits inside Carroll County, Georgia, at roughly 33.73°N, -84.92°W. Population 14,904, $87,803 median household income. Median home value $274,200, median rent $1,547. Poverty rate 11.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Villa Rica's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.1%, then high blood pressure at 35.4%. 1 hospital in/around Villa Rica, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
14,904
Villa Rica
Median Income
$87,803
+29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$274,200
+20% vs avg
Median Age
31.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Carroll County) - Villa Rica'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
125K+12%
Median Income
$73,714+60%
Median Home Value
$255,100+115%
Poverty Rate
15.4%-19%
Unemployment
5.9%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Villa Rica, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
Poverty Rate
11.8% -17% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.4%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 37.9%
African American 47.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
High Blood Pressure
35.4%
Obesity
34.3%
Physical Inactivity
25.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.8%
Diabetes
12.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 77.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
TANNER MEDICAL CENTER VILLA RICA
VILLA RICA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Villa Rica, GA? ▼
Villa Rica, GA has a population of 14,904 people, located in Carroll County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Villa Rica? ▼
The median household income in Villa Rica, GA is $87,803 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
What is the median home value in Villa Rica? ▼
The median home value in Villa Rica, GA is $274,200. Median rent is $1,547/month.
What are the top health concerns in Villa Rica? ▼
The top health indicators in Villa Rica include Short Sleep Duration (39.1%), High Blood Pressure (35.4%), Obesity (34.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Villa Rica? ▼
Villa Rica has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Villa Rica? ▼
The median age in Villa Rica, GA is 31.4 years. 28.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Villa Rica, GA is located in Carroll County, Georgia. With a population of 15K and a $87,803 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Villa Rica area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Villa Rica's profile

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

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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 (Carroll County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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