The Town FilesAntioch, Georgia
Community in Harris County · population 613 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $409,000
- Household income
- $167,570
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 46.4
Antioch is a community of 613 people in Harris County, Georgia. The median home is worth $409,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 98% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 96% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 92% of Georgia towns.
How Antioch 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 Antioch is worth $409,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $167,570, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. 91.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Antioch | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $409,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $167,570 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Antioch
| People | Antioch | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Antioch
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antioch since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 3, 2019 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 23. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 23 deaths and 118 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 2011.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 6,557 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,289 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Antioch itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Antioch
1 public school with 522 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mountain Hill Elementary School | PK-4 | 522 | 15.8 |
Towns near Antioch
- Cataula, GA11.0 mi · 1,433 people · home $321,200
- Smiths Station, AL11.4 mi · 5,384 people · home $203,300
- Valley, AL11.4 mi · 10,529 people · home $140,800
- Hamilton, GA11.8 mi · 1,680 people · home $289,300
- Lanett, AL15.1 mi · 6,970 people · home $95,600
- Huguley, AL15.5 mi · 2,470 people · home $141,500
- Ladonia, AL15.6 mi · 3,074 people · home $102,000
- West Point, GA15.8 mi · 3,719 people · home $199,500
Antioch questions
Is Antioch, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Antioch scores better for retirees than 62% of Georgia towns and quieter than 60%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Antioch?
The median owner-occupied home in Antioch is valued at $409,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,570, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Antioch?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Antioch get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Antioch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 3, 2019. 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)