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Cairo, GA

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Population
10,150
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
244 ft
Median Home Value
$108,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$778/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,920
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Cairo

Cairo is a quiet southwest Georgia town of about 10,000 people, sitting just north of the Florida border. Known locally as the "Syrup City" for its cane syrup heritage, it offers a relaxed pace surrounded by rolling farmland and pecan groves. Its location along U.S. Highway 84 makes getting around simple, putting historic Thomasville only fifteen minutes away and Tallahassee's healthcare, jobs, and airport within a 40-minute drive.

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Life in town revolves around Broad Street, home to local diners, antique shops, and the Grady County History Museum. High school sports are a central part of the culture, with the community turning out in full force to support the Cairo High Syrupmakers on Friday nights. Grady County Schools covers local education, while Southern Regional Technical College offers handy workforce training right in town. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking for affordable housing and a friendly, tight-knit community.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.7rating

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