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Cartersville Area Facts

  • Cartersville has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Cartersville crime rates are 16% higher than the Georgia average
  • Cost of living in Cartersville is 9% higher than the Georgia average
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disappointed with Cartersville User Rating 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 03, 2019) Yes Cartersville has some nice spots, but a sprawling gap in economic levels which most cities do. It is how the government treats these. Cartersville is also full of history, historic districts which include some that are aging very poorly. If you live in one that the city does ...Read More not support good luck with anything from water main breaks (they'll put a bandaid on it), to very poor sewage and storm water systems. They won't do a darn thing about those. And I have run into several very, very shady things about the government. City officials that hang up on you or do not return correspondence, to a vial lack of accountability when it comes to protocol and procedures to general record keeping. So very sorry I moved here. Read Less
How to Have a Great Time in Cartersville, GA User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Cartersville is a small city with lots of charming attractions, but is close enough to the Atlanta metropolitan area so that you'll have access to award-winning restaurants and shopping amenities.

Activities in Cartersville include Petit Creek Farms, a zoo that allows children
...Read More to see their favorite animals up close. Etowah Indian Mounds State Park is also in the city, and is a historic site that teaches you more about the Native Americans who founded the area.

Educational and entertaining events include a visit to the Tellus Science Museum, which features information about prehistoric creatures like dinosaurs. The Bartow History Museum also provides artifacts and portraits from some of the most talented creatives in the city and state.

As the perfect ending to the day, Spiltrail Vineyard is a wonderful place to visit when you want to learn about delicious wines that will pair well with your favorite foods. Or, you can check out Scott's Walk-Up BBQ for classic southern fare that will make your time in the city even more enjoyable. Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cartersville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rotary Park
      Clarence Benham Park
      Northtowne Park
      Matthew Hill Park
      Old Mill Park
      Deerfield Park
      Hicks Park
      Cartersville Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Legion Theater
      The Grand Theatre
      Bartow History Museum
      Booth Western Art Museum
      AMC Classic Cartersville 12
      Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Museum
      Savoy Automobile Museum

      Food & Drink

      Old Havana Cigar Bar
      Coconuts Ice Cream
      Hippie Donuts
      Royal Spirits
      Hardee's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Cheeseburger Bobby's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cartersville? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Cartersville.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Cartersville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Ingles Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Holt's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Little Clinic
      Harbin Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab
      Harbin Pediatrics
      Harbin Women's Health
      Spencer Family Medicine
      AGC Pediatrics
      Wellstar Primary Care
      Georgia Direct Family Care