The Town FilesCamilla, Georgia
City in Mitchell County · population 5,187 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,400
- Household income
- $38,137
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 38.8
Camilla is a city of 5,187 people in Mitchell County, Georgia. The median home is worth $85,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Camilla 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 Camilla is worth $85,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $38,137, which is more affordable than 88% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $794 a month. 36.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camilla | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $794 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $38,137 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 36.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Camilla
| People | Camilla | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 38.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Camilla
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 37.7°F. About 51.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camilla since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 2003 about 0.7 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 394 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2012.
Severe weather in Mitchell County since 1996
Mitchell County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Mitchell County
Mitchell County had 6,477 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,455 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Camilla itself the ACS puts it at 10.9%.
Public schools in Camilla
3 public schools with 997 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County Primary School | PK-2 | 370 | 12.8 |
| Mitchell County High School | 9-12 | 364 | 8.3 |
| Mitchell County Middle School | 6-8 | 263 | 11.0 |
Towns near Camilla
- Pelham, GA8.2 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Putney, GA17.7 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Albany, GA23.9 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Cairo, GA24.5 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
- Moultrie, GA25.0 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
Camilla questions
Is Camilla, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camilla scores better for retirees than 48% of Georgia towns and quieter than 47%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Camilla?
The median owner-occupied home in Camilla is valued at $85,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,137, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $794 a month.
What is the weather like in Camilla?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Camilla get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camilla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 2003. 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)