Cedartown, GA

Cedartown, Georgia

Introduction to Cedartown, Georgia

Located in Polk county, Cedartown, Georgia, is 40 miles W of Marietta, Georgia (center to center) and 54 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city contains a population of approximately 9,470 residents.

Cedartown History

The area, which is now known as Cedartown, was first inhabited by the Creek Native Americans and the Cherokees. White settlers arrived in this region and established a trading post along Cedar Creek in the 1830s, Asa Prior being the most famous settler who is also said to be the father of the community. The white settlement came to be known as the Big Springs, which was renamed Cedar Town in the year 1852; the State of Georgia renamed the community Cedartown in 1867. The area was deserted by most of its residents during the American Civil War.

Cedartown and nearby Attractions

• William Weinman Mineral Museum
• Little River Canyon National Preserve
• Rome Area History Museum
• Sweetwater Creek State Park
• West Georgia Museum
• De Soto State Park

Things To Do In Cedartown

The parks in the area include Little River Canyon National Preserve, Sweetwater Creek State Park, John Tanner State Park, and Cheaha State Park. Golf courses include Cedar Valley Golf Course, Prospect Valley Golf Course and Meadow Lakes Golf Course. Local churches, including Second Baptist Church of Cedartown, Congregational Holiness Church, and Southside Baptist Church are nearby. Museums include the William Weinman Mineral Museum, Rail Depot & Age of Steam Museum, West Georgia Museum and Oak Hill, and the Martha Berry Museum. Residents of Cedartown also celebrate the Cedar Valley Arts Festivals and the Polk County Fair every year.

Cedartown Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Cedartown Higher Education

Higher education is available at Gadsden State Community College, Life University, and State University of West Georgia.

High Points

Cedartown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Cedartown, GA

Comparing Cedartown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cedartown Almanac

Cedartown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cedartown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cedartown Hospitals

POLK MEDICAL CENTER
(Proprietary)
424 N MAIN STREET
(770) 748-2500
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Cedartown

Cedartown High Schools (2004)

CEDARTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
167 FRANK LOTT DRIVE
770-748-0490
Serves 1,088 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Cedartown Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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