The Town FilesGordon, Georgia
City in Wilkinson County · population 1,783 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,800
- Household income
- $47,243
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 33.4
Gordon is a city of 1,783 people in Wilkinson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $86,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 80% of Georgia towns.
How Gordon 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 Gordon is worth $86,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $47,243, which is more affordable than 94% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $646 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gordon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $646 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $47,243 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Gordon
| People | Gordon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gordon
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 35.7°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gordon since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 3, 2017 about 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 24, 2004.
Severe weather in Wilkinson County since 1996
Wilkinson County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County had 2,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,230 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Gordon itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Towns near Gordon
- Ivey, GA2.6 mi · 1,037 people · home $71,500
- McIntyre, GA7.5 mi · 575 people · home $68,000
- Irwinton, GA10.6 mi · 531 people · home $91,900
- Hardwick, GA12.1 mi · 3,513 people · home $91,900
- Jeffersonville, GA13.8 mi · 977 people · home $114,600
- Gray, GA14.4 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Milledgeville, GA14.9 mi · 17,070 people · home $193,100
- Macon-Bibb County, GA21.6 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
Gordon questions
Is Gordon, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gordon scores better for retirees than 27% of Georgia towns and quieter than 54%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.4).
How much does a house cost in Gordon?
The median owner-occupied home in Gordon is valued at $86,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,243, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $646 a month.
What is the weather like in Gordon?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 35.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Gordon get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gordon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 3, 2017. 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)