The Town FilesGlennville, Georgia
City in Tattnall County · population 3,834 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,600
- Household income
- $52,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 39.7
Glennville is a city of 3,834 people in Tattnall County, Georgia. The median home is worth $203,600, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Glennville 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 Glennville is worth $203,600, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $52,844, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $548 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glennville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $548 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,844 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.8% | — |
Who lives in Glennville
| People | Glennville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Glennville
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glennville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 12, 1974 about 0.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 5, 2012.
Severe weather in Tattnall County since 1996
Tattnall County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Tattnall County
Tattnall County had 5,770 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,821 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Glennville itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Glennville
2 public schools with 1,205 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tattnall Elementary School | PK-5 | 825 | 12.0 |
| South Tattnall Middle School | 6-8 | 380 | 12.7 |
Towns near Glennville
- Reidsville, GA15.2 mi · 2,515 people · home $119,100
- Claxton, GA15.5 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Fort Stewart, GA19.1 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Hinesville, GA20.6 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Walthourville, GA21.6 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Pembroke, GA23.4 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Jesup, GA23.9 mi · 9,809 people · home $158,500
- Baxley, GA27.3 mi · 4,942 people · home $72,300
Glennville questions
Is Glennville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glennville scores better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns and quieter than 62%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Glennville?
The median owner-occupied home in Glennville is valued at $203,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,844, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $548 a month.
What is the weather like in Glennville?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Glennville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glennville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 12, 1974. 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)