The Town FilesStephens County, Georgia
27,012 people. The median home is worth $175,300 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $54,754.
Towns in Stephens County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toccoa | 9,133 | $178,100 | $48,438 | 39.5 |
People and housing
| Stephens County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $820 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,754 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
8,540 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,830 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 307 storm events in Stephens County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Stephens County has been included in 18 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 |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| 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).