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Cordele, GA


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Cordele, Georgia

Introduction to Cordele, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia, in Crisp county, is 34 miles NE of Albany, Georgia and 128 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. About 11,608 people live in Cordele.

Cordele History

Cordele served as the temporary capital of Georgia in November 1864. The area was incorporated as a city on December 22, 1888. Cordele was originally served by the Georgia Southern and Florida railroad companies. The city was named after the daughter of the president of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery railroad company, Cordelia Hawkins. Cordele became the county seat of the newly formed Crisp County in 1905.

Cordele and nearby Attractions

  • Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park and Museum
  • Christ Episcopal Church
  • Cotton Museum
  • Georgia Rural Telephone Museum
  • Andersonville National Historic Site

Things To Do In Cordele

Cordele offers a number of recreational facilities. You can visit Lake Blackshear, which is a popular spot for its water skiing and fishing facilities. The Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park includes two park museums. The city is also home to the Watermelon Capital Speedway. The Flint River Aquarium is also close to the city. You can also enjoy shopping at the Cordele Square Shopping Center, the Crisp Plaza Shopping Center, the Southgate Shopping Center and the Cordele Shopping Center.

Cordele Transportation

Air transportation is available from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.

Cordele Higher Education

Albany State University and Fort Valley State University are the nearest universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCordele Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyCordele Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Cordele Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Cordele Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Cordele, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population23
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime12

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