The Town FilesGlenwood, Georgia
City in Wheeler County · population 850 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,500
- Household income
- $23,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 19.0
Glenwood is a city of 850 people in Wheeler County, Georgia. The median home is worth $104,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 91% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Glenwood 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 Glenwood is worth $104,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $23,750, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $381 a month. 30.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Glenwood | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $381 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $23,750 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 30.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.1% | — |
Who lives in Glenwood
| People | Glenwood | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Glenwood
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenwood since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 26, 2024 about 7.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 18, 2014.
Severe weather in Wheeler County since 1996
Wheeler County has been included in 18 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 |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Wheeler County
Wheeler County had 1,033 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,426 a year. Unemployment was 5.6% in 2023; in Glenwood itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Glenwood
- Mount Vernon, GA4.4 mi · 1,990 people · home $69,800
- Ailey, GA5.6 mi · 519 people · home $124,300
- Alamo, GA6.8 mi · 771 people · home $103,300
- Soperton, GA14.4 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
- McRae-Helena, GA15.5 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
- Vidalia, GA15.9 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Lumber City, GA17.1 mi · 967 people · home $77,200
- Lyons, GA20.5 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
Glenwood questions
Is Glenwood, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Glenwood scores better for retirees than 83% of Georgia towns and quieter than 91%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 19.0).
How much does a house cost in Glenwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Glenwood is valued at $104,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,750, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $381 a month.
What is the weather like in Glenwood?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Glenwood get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Glenwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 26, 2024. 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)