The Town FilesTowns County, Georgia
12,913 people. The median home is worth $316,100 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $59,135.
Towns in Towns County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Harris | 1,098 | $295,200 | $31,316 | 20.4 |
| Hiawassee | 981 | $411,100 | $45,000 | 51.3 |
People and housing
| Towns County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $808 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $59,135 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 57.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
3,398 jobs in 2024, average pay $44,811 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 240 storm events in Towns County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Towns County has been included in 15 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 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).