Bethel AME Church · National Register of Historic Places
Acworth’s story
186 years in pictures
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1840Acworth is settled
AcworthGA
A town of 22,473, settled in 1840. Nearly 28.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
22,473
+9.9% since 2010
Typical home
$407K
−2% in a year
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
39.9
years
Jobs based here
7,893
A commuter town
What makes Acworth stand out
The 3 things Acworth does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#3 most conserved land in GA
2.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
28.1% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Acworth
Health
Healthier than 70%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than GA on 7 measures, worse on 0.
B+School Grade
Schools
#87 for schools in GA
of 231 towns
School Grade B+.
Get outside
3 miles of trails in Acworth
28.1% of the town is conserved land, across 8 parks and preserves.
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Acworth’s report card
Outdoors3 miof trails · 28.1% conservedCommute17 miHalf of commuters travel lessHealthB+Healthier than 70% of U.S. townsSchoolsB+Beats 73% of GA districtsSafetyB+Less crime than 68% of U.S. townsHousing$407K23% above the GA typical homeHazards31/100Low risk of storm & flood damageClimate89°/32°Summer high · winter low · 4″ snow
Now in Acworth
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Acworth is #3 of 257 in GA for “Most conserved land”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Clear
H 89° · L 63°
Local news
All →- Acworth Board of Aldermen to hold work session and regular meeting this weekcobbcountycourier.com · Sep 28
- Basketball On Demand Games - Furtah Preparatory School - Acworth, GANFHS Network · Sep 21
- Allatoona Buccaneers Football (Acworth, GA) PhotosSports Illustrated · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Acworth. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Acworth is conserved land
2.6 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
28.1%conserved
28.1%
conserved · 1,776 of 6,311 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#3
most conserved land in GA
#46
most walkable in GA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Logan Farm Park | 0.9 mi | 75 |
| 2. Dallas Landing Park | — | 30 |
| 3. Proctor Landing Park | — | 21 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Acworth
Most working residents leave Acworth for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (12%), Marietta (8%) and Sandy Springs (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Acworth4%
Atlanta12%
Marietta8%
Sandy Springs5%
Alpharetta3%
17 mi
median commute distance
7,893
jobs based in Acworth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Acworth beats the Georgia average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
7 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Acworth | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.8% | 17.7% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 11.4% | 13.3% |
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
9.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
82nd
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Acworth’s public schools outperform 73% of Georgia districts
The public schools Acworth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acworth Elementary School | 2–5 | 499 | B− |
| McCall Primary School | PK–1 | 265 | Not graded |
| The Goddard School of Kennesaw Private | PK–1 | 34 | |
| Barber Middle School | 6–8 | 790 | B |
| Awtrey Middle School | 6–8 | 593 | B+ |
| North Cobb High School | 9–12 | 2,463 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduationAll 10 schools →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 68% of U.S. towns
Acworth reports less crime per resident than 68% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
B+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Acworth0.4
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Acworth9
Georgia14
U.S.15.5
68th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
78th
percentile among GA towns
10
violent crimes reported in 2025
204
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Acworth home is worth about $407K
The typical Acworth home is worth about $407,000, down 2% in a year, 23% above the Georgia typical home.
$407KZillow home value
Typical home value
Acworth$407K
Georgia$331K
Market temperature
36
days on market
97.2%
sale-to-list price
−2%
value change, 1 year
38
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
4
paid flood claims since 2016
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Acworth has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring49–73°
Summer67–88°
Fall50–73°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Acworth for work
Where Acworth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
7,893jobs based in Acworth
4%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
6 places in Acworth on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Acworth
City in Georgia, United States
Acworth is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia and Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of Metro Atlanta. As of the 2020 census, this city had a population of 22,440, up from 20,425 in 2010. Acworth is located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains along the southeastern banks of Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona on the Etowah River. Unincorporated areas known as Acworth extend into Bartow, Cherokee, and Paulding counties. Acworth is often referred to as "the Lake City" because of its proximity to Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1840
- Population
- 22,440
- Area
- 8.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- ZIP code
- 30101, 30102
Acworth’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Acworth.
KennesawAcworth