The Town FilesComer, Georgia
City in Madison County · population 1,512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,800
- Household income
- $52,891
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 31.9
Comer is a city of 1,512 people in Madison County, Georgia. The median home is worth $223,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 95% of Georgia towns, hipper than 94% of Georgia towns.
How Comer 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 Comer is worth $223,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $52,891, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. 58.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Comer | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,891 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Comer
| People | Comer | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Comer
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Comer since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 31, 1973 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 77 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 23, 2009.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 15 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 |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 4,034 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,626 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Comer itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Comer
2 public schools with 1,553 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Middle School | 6-8 | 1,161 | 15.5 |
| Comer Elementary School | K-5 | 392 | 11.2 |
Towns near Comer
- Colbert, GA5.2 mi · 630 people · home $325,400
- Danielsville, GA6.7 mi · 654 people · home $219,900
- Winterville, GA11.0 mi · 1,201 people · home $297,000
- Bowman, GA11.3 mi · 872 people · home $99,000
- Crawford, GA12.5 mi · 821 people · home $236,100
- Elberton, GA14.9 mi · 4,640 people · home $114,900
- Franklin Springs, GA15.3 mi · 1,155 people · home $207,500
- Royston, GA15.5 mi · 2,649 people · home $220,800
Comer questions
Is Comer, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Comer scores better for retirees than 95% of Georgia towns and quieter than 61%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Comer?
The median owner-occupied home in Comer is valued at $223,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,891, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Comer?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Comer get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Comer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 31, 1973. 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)