The Town FilesDoerun, Georgia
City in Colquitt County · population 738 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,800
- Household income
- $44,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 35.3
Doerun is a city of 738 people in Colquitt County, Georgia. The median home is worth $133,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 81% of Georgia towns, better for families than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Doerun 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 Doerun is worth $133,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $44,167, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $833 a month. 48.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Doerun | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $833 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,167 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Doerun
| People | Doerun | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Doerun
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F. About 50.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doerun since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 2003 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 252 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Colquitt County since 1996
Colquitt County has been included in 21 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 |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Colquitt County
Colquitt County had 15,616 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,979 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Doerun itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Doerun
1 public school with 258 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doerun Elementary School | PK-5 | 258 | 11.2 |
Towns near Doerun
- Moultrie, GA12.4 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
- Norman Park, GA14.2 mi · 963 people · home $92,700
- Baconton, GA14.9 mi · 856 people · home $87,900
- Sylvester, GA15.1 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Poulan, GA15.2 mi · 760 people · home $80,900
- Putney, GA15.3 mi · 2,869 people · home $134,600
- Camilla, GA18.4 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Ty Ty, GA18.8 mi · 641 people · home $74,000
Doerun questions
Is Doerun, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Doerun scores better for retirees than 57% of Georgia towns and quieter than 54%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Doerun?
The median owner-occupied home in Doerun is valued at $133,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,167, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $833 a month.
What is the weather like in Doerun?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 39.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Doerun get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Doerun since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 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)