The Town FilesBanks County, Georgia
19,264 people. The median home is worth $278,100 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $77,063.
Towns in Banks County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maysville | 1,867 | $253,400 | $61,495 | 34.4 |
| Homer | 1,264 | $311,400 | $89,083 | 33.9 |
People and housing
| Banks County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $827 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $77,063 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 42.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
4,876 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,856 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 320 storm events in Banks County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Banks County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).