The Town FilesBaxley, Georgia
City in Appling County · population 4,942 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,300
- Household income
- $29,880
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.9
Baxley is a city of 4,942 people in Appling County, Georgia. The median home is worth $72,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650).
How Baxley 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 Baxley is worth $72,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $29,880, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 59.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baxley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $725 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $29,880 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Baxley
| People | Baxley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Baxley
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baxley since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 18, 1969 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 22, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 4, 2020.
Severe weather in Appling County since 1996
Appling County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Appling County
Appling County had 7,572 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,770 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Baxley itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Baxley
4 public schools with 3,335 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appling County Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,153 | 12.4 |
| Appling County High School | 9-12 | 1,053 | 15.7 |
| Appling County Middle School | 6-8 | 740 | 11.6 |
| Altamaha Elementary School | PK-5 | 389 | 14.4 |
Towns near Baxley
- Hazlehurst, GA16.2 mi · 4,088 people · home $145,300
- Alma, GA17.0 mi · 3,433 people · home $96,400
- Nicholls, GA24.0 mi · 3,147 people · home $42,900
- Reidsville, GA25.9 mi · 2,515 people · home $119,100
- Glennville, GA27.3 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Jesup, GA29.1 mi · 9,809 people · home $158,500
Baxley questions
Is Baxley, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baxley scores better for retirees than 14% of Georgia towns and quieter than 51%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Baxley?
The median owner-occupied home in Baxley is valued at $72,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,880, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Baxley?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Baxley get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baxley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 18, 1969. 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)