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Cave Spring, GA
City in Floyd County, Georgia.
Population
1,080
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
295
ZIP codes
0
Cave Spring and its ZIP codes
Cave Spring at a glance
- Cave Spring is 55% denser than Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,882, 34% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (50% below Georgia) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Cave Spring, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cave Spring, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,882
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (91), Scottish Americans (56), Polish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Cave Spring.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,215
44,187 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,360
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$629M
FY 2026, $6,383 per person
How people get to work
Cave Spring, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cave Spring, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cave Spring, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Cave Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CedartownCity | 7.9 mi | 9.1 |
| LindaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| RomeCity | 14 mi | 31.8 |
| Berry CollegeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Spring Garden, ALCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Cedar Bluff, ALTown | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| Edwardsville, ALTown | 16 mi | 16.4 |
| AragonCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Gaylesville, ALTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| RockmartCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| Centre, ALCity | 19 mi | 11.7 |
| Piedmont, ALCity | 20 mi | 9.8 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| LyerlyTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Broomtown, ALCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cave Spring, GA in?
- Cave Spring is in Floyd County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Cave Spring, GA?
- About 1,080 people live in Cave Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cave Spring?
- Nearby places include Cedartown (7.9 mi), Lindale (11 mi), Rome (14 mi), Berry College (15 mi), Spring Garden, AL (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023