The Town FilesBainbridge, Georgia
City in Decatur County · population 14,468 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,700
- Household income
- $45,422
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 38.8
Bainbridge is a city of 14,468 people in Decatur County, Georgia. The median home is worth $174,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 84% of Georgia towns, hipper than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge is worth $174,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $45,422, which is more affordable than 36% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bainbridge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $791 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $45,422 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Bainbridge
| People | Bainbridge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bainbridge
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 18, 1988 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on December 29, 1983.
Severe weather in Decatur County since 1996
Decatur County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 Decatur County
Decatur County had 8,682 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,182 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Bainbridge itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Public schools in Bainbridge
7 public schools with 4,710 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | 9-12 | 1,218 | 14.3 |
| Bainbridge Middle School | 6-8 | 881 | 13.6 |
| Hutto Elementary School | 3-5 | 781 | 15.3 |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | PK-2 | 693 | 15.4 |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | PK-2 | 531 | 15.2 |
| Spring Creek Charter Academy (charter) | K-10 | 440 | 12.6 |
| New Beginning Learning Center | 6-12 | 166 | 33.2 |
Towns near Bainbridge
- Donalsonville, GA20.3 mi · 2,833 people · home $109,900
- Chattahoochee, FL20.9 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Cairo, GA21.9 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
- Quincy, FL23.4 mi · 7,970 people · home $125,500
- Midway, FL28.6 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
- Pelham, GA29.3 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
Bainbridge questions
Is Bainbridge, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bainbridge scores better for retirees than 51% of Georgia towns and quieter than 43%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Bainbridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Bainbridge is valued at $174,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,422, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in Bainbridge?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bainbridge get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bainbridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 18, 1988. 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)