The Town FilesGeorgetown-Quitman County unified government, Georgia
Town in Quitman County · population 2,235 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,600
- Household income
- $40,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 58.4
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government is a town of 2,235 people in Quitman County, Georgia. The median home is worth $104,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 100% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 96% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Georgetown-Quitman County unified government 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 Georgetown-Quitman County unified government is worth $104,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $40,179, which is more affordable than 78% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $918 a month. 84.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Georgetown-Quitman County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $918 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $40,179 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 84.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 25.5% | — |
Who lives in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government
| People | Georgetown-Quitman County unified government | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 17.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 53.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 42 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown-Quitman County unified government since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 31, 2020 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Quitman County since 1996
Quitman County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Quitman County
Quitman County had 313 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,187 a year. Unemployment was 5.2% in 2023; in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government itself the ACS puts it at 28.6%.
Towns near Georgetown-Quitman County unified government
- Eufaula, AL9.3 mi · 12,882 people · home $139,900
- Cuthbert, GA13.9 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
- Fort Gaines, GA16.7 mi · 995 people · home $90,500
- Lumpkin, GA17.6 mi · 891 people · home $92,700
- Shellman, GA24.0 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Abbeville, AL25.4 mi · 2,358 people · home $107,600
- Richland, GA25.4 mi · 1,370 people · home $47,600
- Edison, GA26.1 mi · 1,230 people · home $64,500
Georgetown-Quitman County unified government questions
Is Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Georgetown-Quitman County unified government scores better for retirees than 84% of Georgia towns and quieter than 100%. 37.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.4).
How much does a house cost in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government?
The median owner-occupied home in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government is valued at $104,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,179, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $918 a month.
What is the weather like in Georgetown-Quitman County unified government?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Georgetown-Quitman County unified government get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Georgetown-Quitman County unified government since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 31, 2020. 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)