The Town FilesEatonton, Georgia
City in Putnam County · population 6,307 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,400
- Household income
- $56,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.5
Eatonton is a city of 6,307 people in Putnam County, Georgia. The median home is worth $167,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 90% of Georgia towns, quieter than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Eatonton 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 Eatonton is worth $167,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $56,250, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $954 a month. 76.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eatonton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $954 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,250 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Eatonton
| People | Eatonton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Eatonton
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eatonton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 4.0 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 6,311 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,828 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Eatonton itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Eatonton
4 public schools with 2,988 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | 9-12 | 947 | 14.3 |
| Putnam County Primary School | PK-2 | 798 | 12.3 |
| Putnam County Middle School | 6-8 | 637 | 11.6 |
| Putnam County Elementary School | 3-5 | 606 | 12.4 |
Towns near Eatonton
- Monticello, GA17.2 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Madison, GA18.2 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Milledgeville, GA18.5 mi · 17,070 people · home $193,100
- Greensboro, GA20.1 mi · 3,648 people · home $194,300
- Hardwick, GA21.0 mi · 3,513 people · home $91,900
- Gray, GA24.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Social Circle, GA29.0 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
Eatonton questions
Is Eatonton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eatonton scores better for retirees than 39% of Georgia towns and quieter than 77%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Eatonton?
The median owner-occupied home in Eatonton is valued at $167,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,250, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $954 a month.
What is the weather like in Eatonton?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Eatonton get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eatonton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. 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)