The Town FilesJefferson County, Georgia
15,341 people. The median home is worth $105,400 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $53,014.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 2,381 | $120,400 | $49,821 | 37.2 |
| Wrens | 2,217 | $123,400 | $37,609 | 33.3 |
| Wadley | 1,643 | $64,600 | $37,500 | 40.9 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $731 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $53,014 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
4,888 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,321 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 203 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).