The Town FilesGeorgiana, Alabama
Town in Butler County · population 1,324 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $69,100
- Household income
- $24,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 40.4
Georgiana is a town of 1,324 people in Butler County, Alabama. The median home is worth $69,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Alabama towns, hipper than 97% of Alabama towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Alabama towns.
How Georgiana ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Georgiana is worth $69,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $24,321, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $542 a month. 46.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Georgiana | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $542 | $834 |
| Median household income | $24,321 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 46.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Georgiana
| People | Georgiana | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.9% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 86.7% |
Weather in Georgiana
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 59.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgiana since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 10, 2024 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 6,789 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,927 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Georgiana itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Georgiana
1 public school with 406 students, about 18.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiana School | PK-12 | 406 | 18.5 |
Towns near Georgiana
- McKenzie, AL6.5 mi · 507 people · home $80,600
- Greenville, AL15.5 mi · 7,374 people · home $115,000
- Evergreen, AL19.6 mi · 3,520 people · home $98,700
- Fort Deposit, AL26.2 mi · 1,225 people · home $78,000
- Andalusia, AL27.7 mi · 8,805 people · home $153,200
- Luverne, AL28.6 mi · 2,765 people · home $170,100
- Brantley, AL29.1 mi · 825 people · home $142,200
Georgiana questions
Is Georgiana, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Georgiana scores better for retirees than 74% of Alabama towns and quieter than 60%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Georgiana?
The median owner-occupied home in Georgiana is valued at $69,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $24,321, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $542 a month.
What is the weather like in Georgiana?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Georgiana get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgiana since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 10, 2024. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)