The Town FilesAdrian, Georgia
City in Johnson County · population 552 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $65,000
- Household income
- $62,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 51.4
Adrian is a city of 552 people in Johnson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $65,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 95% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 90% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Adrian ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adrian is worth $65,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.0 times the median household income of $62,500, which is more affordable than 100% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $560 a month. 48.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adrian | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $560 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $62,500 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Adrian
| People | Adrian | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 11.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Adrian
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 6, 2022 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 15, 2021.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 1,362 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,753 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Adrian itself the ACS puts it at 24.2%.
Towns near Adrian
- Soperton, GA10.5 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
- Swainsboro, GA15.4 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Wrightsville, GA15.5 mi · 3,449 people · home $65,400
- East Dublin, GA16.1 mi · 2,492 people · home $153,000
- Oak Park, GA19.3 mi · 512 people · home $78,200
- Dublin, GA19.7 mi · 16,074 people · home $181,300
- Ailey, GA23.6 mi · 519 people · home $124,300
- Mount Vernon, GA23.8 mi · 1,990 people · home $69,800
Adrian questions
Is Adrian, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adrian scores better for retirees than 90% of Georgia towns and quieter than 95%. 29.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.4).
How much does a house cost in Adrian?
The median owner-occupied home in Adrian is valued at $65,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,500, so homes cost about 1.0 times income. Median rent is $560 a month.
What is the weather like in Adrian?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Adrian get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 6, 2022. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)