The Town FilesHagan, Georgia
City in Evans County · population 959 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,900
- Household income
- $49,955
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 29.8
Hagan is a city of 959 people in Evans County, Georgia. The median home is worth $138,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 98% of Georgia towns.
How Hagan 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 Hagan is worth $138,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $49,955, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 43.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hagan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $930 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $49,955 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 43.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hagan
| People | Hagan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 38.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hagan
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
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagan since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1971 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Evans County since 1996
Evans County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, 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 |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Evans County
Evans County had 4,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,860 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Hagan itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Towns near Hagan
- Claxton, GA1.3 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Collins, GA10.7 mi · 540 people · home —
- Reidsville, GA12.3 mi · 2,515 people · home $119,100
- Glennville, GA14.8 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Pembroke, GA18.3 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Metter, GA18.4 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Statesboro, GA21.6 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Brooklet, GA22.7 mi · 1,704 people · home $256,400
Hagan questions
Is Hagan, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hagan scores better for retirees than 99% of Georgia towns and quieter than 35%. 7.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.8).
How much does a house cost in Hagan?
The median owner-occupied home in Hagan is valued at $138,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,955, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Hagan?
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 Hagan get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hagan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 1971. 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)