The Town FilesMontgomery County, Georgia
8,640 people. The median home is worth $115,500 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $51,941.
Towns in Montgomery County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 1,990 | $69,800 | $32,933 | 29.8 |
| Ailey | 519 | $124,300 | $48,750 | 28.5 |
People and housing
| Montgomery County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $760 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $51,941 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
1,500 jobs in 2024, average pay $39,939 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 164 storm events in Montgomery County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Montgomery County has been included in 21 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
| 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).