Cuthbert is a small town of 3,109 in Georgia, with a median household income of $21,278
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cuthbert stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cuthbert is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cuthbert city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.2
Cuthbert's overall cost of living index is 85.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cuthbert costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cuthbert, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$480
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
30.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cuthbert's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.5 /100k
Property Crime
383.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cuthbert is served primarily by Randolph County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cuthbert, GA
National Avg
School District
Randolph County
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cuthbert sees average highs of 60.1°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 55.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Cuthbert's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cuthbert roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,700 and median rent is $480/month.
Cuthbert's violent crime rate is 147.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 383.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cuthbert are operated by Randolph County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cuthbert, GA has a population of 3,109, a median household income of $21,278, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cuthbert averages 60.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.7 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cuthbert, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39840.
The population of Cuthbert, Georgia is 3,109 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cuthbert: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $69,700, median household income $21,278, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cuthbert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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