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Comer, GA

City in Madison County, Georgia.

Population

2,029

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

627

ZIP codes

0

Comer and its ZIP codes

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Comer at a glance

  • Comer is about 3.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,891, 32% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,800 (26% below Georgia).

Local data for Comer, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Comer, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,891

Poverty rate

23.3%

Median home value

$223,800

Homeownership

58.8%

Bachelor's or higher

33.5%

Median age

31.9

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (214), German Americans (188), Norwegian Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Comer.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,049

4,233 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,311

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$190M

FY 2026, $6,298 per person

Madison County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Comer, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.5%
  • Carpooled15.8%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked14.5%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Comer, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

250

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 32°F

51.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Comer, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.5%

U.S. 11.1% +4.4 pts

Cities near Comer

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CarltonCity5.2 mi1
ColbertCity5.3 mi1
DanielsvilleCity6.9 mi1.6
HullCity10 mi0.3
WintervilleCity11 mi2.6
BowmanCity11 mi3.1
ArnoldsvilleCity12 mi1.7
IlaCity12 mi0.8
CrawfordCity13 mi1.2
Dewy RoseCensus-designated place13 mi1.7
LexingtonCity13 mi0.5
ElbertonCity15 mi4.8
Franklin SpringsCity15 mi2.2
RoystonCity16 mi3.3
Eagle GroveCensus-designated place17 mi1.7
Athens18 mi116.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Comer, GA in?
Comer is in Madison County, Georgia.
What is the population of Comer, GA?
About 2,029 people live in Comer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Comer?
Nearby places include Carlton (5.2 mi), Colbert (5.3 mi), Danielsville (6.9 mi), Hull (10 mi), Winterville (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023