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Hartwell, GA
City in Hart County, Georgia.
Population
4,562
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
825
ZIP codes
0
Hartwell and its ZIP codes
Hartwell at a glance
- Hartwell is about 4.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,280 a year, 36% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,700 (45% below Georgia) and median rent is $728 a month.
Local data for Hartwell, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hartwell, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,280
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$165,700
Median rent
$728/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (334), German Americans (215), Scottish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hart County. PPP loans are for Hartwell.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,479
8,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $8,163 per person
How people get to work
Hartwell, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hartwell, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hartwell, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities near Hartwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle GroveCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Reed CreekCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 23.8 |
| BowersvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| CanonCity | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| RoystonCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Fair Play, SCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.8 |
| LavoniaCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| BowmanCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Dewy RoseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Franklin SpringsCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GumlogCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.5 |
| Starr, SCTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Chickasaw Point, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| South Union, SCCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Iva, SCTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Centerville, SCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hartwell, GA in?
- Hartwell is in Hart County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Hartwell, GA?
- About 4,562 people live in Hartwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hartwell?
- Nearby places include Eagle Grove (5.9 mi), Reed Creek (6.1 mi), Bowersville (8.6 mi), Canon (10 mi), Royston (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023