The Town FilesAshburn, Georgia
City in Turner County · population 4,291 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,000
- Household income
- $29,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 34.8
Ashburn is a city of 4,291 people in Turner County, Georgia. The median home is worth $101,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Ashburn 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 Ashburn is worth $101,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $29,583, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $661 a month. 49.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ashburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $661 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $29,583 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Ashburn
| People | Ashburn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ashburn
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 48.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashburn since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 72 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 11, 2019.
Severe weather in Turner County since 1996
Turner County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Turner County
Turner County had 1,931 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,479 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Ashburn itself the ACS puts it at 20.3%.
Public schools in Ashburn
3 public schools with 1,137 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County Elementary School | PK-5 | 568 | 14.6 |
| Turner County High School | 9-12 | 342 | 11.8 |
| Turner County Middle School | 6-8 | 227 | 15.1 |
Towns near Ashburn
- Sylvester, GA16.4 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Cordele, GA18.4 mi · 10,220 people · home $121,500
- Tifton, GA18.8 mi · 17,045 people · home $196,200
- Fitzgerald, GA23.5 mi · 9,006 people · home $99,000
- Ocilla, GA24.9 mi · 3,498 people · home $95,700
- Vienna, GA27.6 mi · 2,928 people · home $120,300
- Abbeville, GA28.2 mi · 2,685 people · home $79,600
Ashburn questions
Is Ashburn, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ashburn scores better for retirees than 52% of Georgia towns and quieter than 63%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Ashburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Ashburn is valued at $101,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,583, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $661 a month.
What is the weather like in Ashburn?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ashburn get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ashburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. 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)