Find veterans benefits contacts for Cook County, Georgia.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Berrien County, Brooks County, Cook County, Echols County, Lanier County, Lowndes County.
348 Enterprise Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 885, give or take 215 civilian veterans in Cook County.
Among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents, Cook County ranks 107th by its estimated number of veterans.
| Measure | Cook County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 32 percent below the Georgia share; above the national share. | 34 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Veterans 75 and older in Cook County number about 186, give or take 71; their 21 percent share is above Georgia's 20 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Cook County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Cook County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Cook County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $41,699 ± $11,310 | $54,768 ± $786 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $25,272 ± $2,171 | $38,804 ± $231 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 13.4% ± 6.3 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 39.3% ± 9.2 points | 30.4% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 66.5% ± 18.6 points | 72.6% ± 0.8 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.0% ± 9.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 96.6% ± 3.4 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 18.1% ± 7.7 points | 33.0% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 1,000 on September 30, 2026, and fewer than 1,000 by September 30, 2035. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA reports 434 veterans in Cook County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 63 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 48 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 50 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 138 |
| 100 percent | 135 |
FY2019: 340 recipients. Change to FY2025: +94.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 45 VA-backed home loans out of 271 home loans made in Cook County (16.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $255,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 200, give or take 78) and Gulf War (1990s) only (about 154, give or take 80; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $13.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $7.5 million in medical care spending in Cook County for FY2025.
Lake City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
619 South Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32025-5808
New-patient wait for primary care: 15 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 8 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 82 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Tifton VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1824 Ridge Avenue North, Tifton, GA 31794-3441
New-patient wait for mental health: 10 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 24 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 23 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Tallahassee Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2002 Old Saint Augustine Road, Building A, Suite 10, Tallahassee, FL 32301
about 70 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Montgomery VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
345 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109
about 186 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Cook County is Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Dublin, GA, about 100 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Cook County is Macon Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 117 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Atlanta RO (station 316); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Tallahassee National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
5015 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32311
850-402-8941
About 67.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Glennville (opens in a new tab)
8819 U.S. Hwy 301 Glennville, GA 30427
912-654-5398
About 104.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
On one night in January 2024, Georgia Balance of State CoC counted 206 veterans experiencing homelessness (61 sheltered, 145 unsheltered).
GA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 265 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Lake City VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 386-755-3016. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
For 2025, qualifying Georgia veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent can receive a primary residence exemption up to $121,812.
Georgia HERO supports eligible dependents of Guard or Reserve members with 100 percent combat-related disability, with an annually funded scholarship.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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