The Town FilesFlemington, Georgia
City in Liberty County · population 825 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,500
- Household income
- $78,088
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 29.0
Flemington is a city of 825 people in Liberty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $316,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 78% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 71% of Georgia towns.
How Flemington 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 Flemington is worth $316,500, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $78,088, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,742 a month. 84.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flemington | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,742 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $78,088 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2009 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Flemington
| People | Flemington | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 31.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 26.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Flemington
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flemington since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 30, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 2012.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 19,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,607 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Flemington itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Towns near Flemington
- Hinesville, GA3.3 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Fort Stewart, GA3.8 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Allenhurst, GA5.6 mi · 816 people · home $189,800
- Walthourville, GA6.4 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Midway, GA9.1 mi · 2,141 people · home $237,100
- Riceboro, GA11.1 mi · 615 people · home $87,700
- Ludowici, GA14.1 mi · 1,590 people · home $238,600
- Richmond Hill, GA15.1 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
Flemington questions
Is Flemington, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flemington scores better for retirees than 46% of Georgia towns and quieter than 25%. 9.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.0).
How much does a house cost in Flemington?
The median owner-occupied home in Flemington is valued at $316,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,088, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,742 a month.
What is the weather like in Flemington?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Flemington get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flemington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. 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)