The Town FilesGumlog, Georgia
Community in Franklin County · population 2,358 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $245,000
- Household income
- $68,571
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.9
Gumlog is a community of 2,358 people in Franklin County, Georgia. The median home is worth $245,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 100% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 98% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 97% of Georgia towns.
How Gumlog 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 Gumlog is worth $245,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $68,571, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $908 a month. 88.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gumlog | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $245,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $908 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $68,571 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 88.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 25.7% | — |
Who lives in Gumlog
| People | Gumlog | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gumlog
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.6°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gumlog since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 8.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 27, 2012.
Severe weather in Franklin County since 1996
Franklin County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Franklin County
Franklin County had 8,125 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,716 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Gumlog itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Gumlog
- Chickasaw Point, SC2.7 mi · 718 people · home $350,700
- Lavonia, GA4.6 mi · 2,143 people · home $198,100
- Fair Play, SC6.1 mi · 704 people · home $222,500
- Canon, GA10.9 mi · 643 people · home $118,300
- Reed Creek, GA11.0 mi · 2,724 people · home $342,900
- Westminster, SC11.6 mi · 2,353 people · home $178,100
- Carnesville, GA11.7 mi · 713 people · home $200,000
- Hartwell, GA14.0 mi · 4,470 people · home $165,700
Gumlog questions
Is Gumlog, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gumlog scores better for retirees than 97% of Georgia towns and quieter than 100%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Gumlog?
The median owner-occupied home in Gumlog is valued at $245,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,571, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $908 a month.
What is the weather like in Gumlog?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Gumlog get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gumlog since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 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)