The Town FilesEnigma, Georgia
Town in Berrien County · population 1,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,300
- Household income
- $32,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 47.6
Enigma is a town of 1,058 people in Berrien County, Georgia. The median home is worth $91,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 85% of Georgia towns, quieter than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Enigma 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 Enigma is worth $91,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $32,361, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,000 a month. 51.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Enigma | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,361 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Enigma
| People | Enigma | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Enigma
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enigma since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 1952 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 3, 2015.
Severe weather in Berrien County since 1996
Berrien County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Berrien County
Berrien County had 3,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,776 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Enigma itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Towns near Enigma
- Unionville, GA11.4 mi · 1,688 people · home $48,500
- Phillipsburg, GA12.1 mi · 640 people · home —
- Tifton, GA12.6 mi · 17,045 people · home $196,200
- Lenox, GA13.0 mi · 752 people · home $89,700
- Nashville, GA14.2 mi · 4,947 people · home $133,900
- Ocilla, GA14.2 mi · 3,498 people · home $95,700
- Omega, GA16.7 mi · 1,318 people · home $82,500
- Willacoochee, GA16.9 mi · 1,240 people · home $43,200
Enigma questions
Is Enigma, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Enigma scores better for retirees than 33% of Georgia towns and quieter than 82%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Enigma?
The median owner-occupied home in Enigma is valued at $91,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,361, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,000 a month.
What is the weather like in Enigma?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Enigma get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enigma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 1952. 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)