The Town FilesGuyton, Georgia
City in Effingham County · population 2,289 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,800
- Household income
- $86,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 31.1
Guyton is a city of 2,289 people in Effingham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $225,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 83% of Georgia towns.
How Guyton 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 Guyton is worth $225,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $86,250, which is more affordable than 78% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,150 a month. 87.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Guyton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,150 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $86,250 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 87.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Guyton
| People | Guyton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Guyton
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 28 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guyton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 9, 1998 about 7.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Effingham County since 1996
Effingham County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Effingham County
Effingham County had 13,926 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,201 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Guyton itself the ACS puts it at 13.6%.
Public schools in Guyton
7 public schools with 7,414 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Effingham High School | 9-12 | 1,900 | 16.2 |
| South Effingham Middle School | 6-8 | 1,112 | 13.6 |
| Effingham County Middle School | 6-8 | 1,063 | 13.1 |
| Sand Hill Elementary School | PK-5 | 941 | 13.6 |
| South Effingham Elementary School | PK-5 | 920 | 14.4 |
| Guyton Elementary School | PK-5 | 768 | 13.2 |
| Marlow Elementary School | PK-5 | 710 | 12.2 |
Towns near Guyton
- Springfield, GA5.2 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
- Rincon, GA9.4 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Port Wentworth, GA14.5 mi · 10,878 people · home $228,100
- Bloomingdale, GA15.1 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Brooklet, GA16.5 mi · 1,704 people · home $256,400
- Pooler, GA17.5 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Pembroke, GA18.4 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Hardeeville, SC20.6 mi · 7,473 people · home $488,900
Guyton questions
Is Guyton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Guyton scores better for retirees than 30% of Georgia towns and quieter than 58%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.1).
How much does a house cost in Guyton?
The median owner-occupied home in Guyton is valued at $225,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,250, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,150 a month.
What is the weather like in Guyton?
July highs average 92.8°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Guyton get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guyton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 9, 1998. 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)