The Town FilesOglethorpe County, Georgia
15,509 people. The median home is worth $231,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $75,034.
Towns in Oglethorpe County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford | 821 | $236,100 | $31,250 | 45.9 |
People and housing
| Oglethorpe County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $913 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,034 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,094 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,812 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 234 storm events in Oglethorpe County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Oglethorpe County has been included in 15 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).