The Town FilesDudley, Georgia
City in Laurens County · population 593 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $190,600
- Household income
- $66,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 39.1
Dudley is a city of 593 people in Laurens County, Georgia. The median home is worth $190,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Georgia towns, quieter than 90% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Dudley 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 Dudley is worth $190,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $66,000, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,130 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dudley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,130 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dudley
| People | Dudley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Dudley
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.1°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dudley since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 21, 2014 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 8 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 25, 2015.
Severe weather in Laurens County since 1996
Laurens County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Laurens County
Laurens County had 19,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,584 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Dudley itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Dudley
1 public school with 908 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Laurens Elementary | PK-5 | 908 | 14.4 |
Towns near Dudley
- Dexter, GA7.1 mi · 655 people · home —
- Dublin, GA9.0 mi · 16,074 people · home $181,300
- Chester, GA10.5 mi · 525 people · home $82,500
- East Dublin, GA12.7 mi · 2,492 people · home $153,000
- Jeffersonville, GA18.4 mi · 977 people · home $114,600
- Cochran, GA18.5 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Irwinton, GA19.9 mi · 531 people · home $91,900
- McIntyre, GA22.9 mi · 575 people · home $68,000
Dudley questions
Is Dudley, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dudley scores better for retirees than 82% of Georgia towns and quieter than 90%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Dudley?
The median owner-occupied home in Dudley is valued at $190,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,000, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,130 a month.
What is the weather like in Dudley?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Dudley get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dudley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 21, 2014. 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)