The Town FilesDanielsville, Georgia
City in Madison County · population 654 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $219,900
- Household income
- $67,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 27.7
Danielsville is a city of 654 people in Madison County, Georgia. The median home is worth $219,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Georgia towns, quieter than 95% of Georgia towns, better for families than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Danielsville ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Danielsville is worth $219,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $67,500, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $719 a month. 69.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Danielsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $219,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $719 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,500 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 69.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Danielsville
| People | Danielsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Danielsville
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Danielsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 6, 2003 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 4,034 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,626 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Danielsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Danielsville
3 public schools with 2,628 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | 9-12 | 1,486 | 15.8 |
| Danielsville Elementary School | PK-5 | 690 | 13.0 |
| Ila Elementary School | K-5 | 452 | 13.3 |
Towns near Danielsville
- Colbert, GA6.1 mi · 630 people · home $325,400
- Comer, GA6.7 mi · 1,512 people · home $223,800
- Winterville, GA11.6 mi · 1,201 people · home $297,000
- Franklin Springs, GA11.6 mi · 1,155 people · home $207,500
- Bowman, GA11.9 mi · 872 people · home $99,000
- Nicholson, GA12.0 mi · 1,808 people · home $197,800
- Royston, GA12.6 mi · 2,649 people · home $220,800
- Athens-Clarke County, GA15.0 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
Danielsville questions
Is Danielsville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Danielsville scores better for retirees than 33% of Georgia towns and quieter than 95%. 6.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.7).
How much does a house cost in Danielsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Danielsville is valued at $219,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,500, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $719 a month.
What is the weather like in Danielsville?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Danielsville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Danielsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 6, 2003. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)