The Town FilesHahira, Georgia
City in Lowndes County · population 3,384 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,500
- Household income
- $70,966
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 32.0
Hahira is a city of 3,384 people in Lowndes County, Georgia. The median home is worth $206,500, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 92% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Hahira 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 Hahira is worth $206,500, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $70,966, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $903 a month. 69.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hahira | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $903 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $70,966 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 69.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hahira
| People | Hahira | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hahira
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hahira since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 16, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 30, 1997.
Severe weather in Lowndes County since 1996
Lowndes County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lowndes County
Lowndes County had 49,348 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,531 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hahira itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Hahira
2 public schools with 1,634 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahira Middle School | 6-8 | 856 | 15.3 |
| Hahira Elementary School | PK-5 | 778 | 14.4 |
Towns near Hahira
- Adel, GA9.6 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Bemiss, GA10.1 mi · 8,999 people · home $217,400
- Valdosta, GA11.4 mi · 55,378 people · home $182,800
- Nashville, GA16.7 mi · 4,947 people · home $133,900
- Quitman, GA18.0 mi · 4,064 people · home $110,700
- Lakeland, GA18.2 mi · 2,875 people · home $148,600
- Moultrie, GA27.7 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
Hahira questions
Is Hahira, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hahira scores better for retirees than 41% of Georgia towns and quieter than 22%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Hahira?
The median owner-occupied home in Hahira is valued at $206,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,966, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $903 a month.
What is the weather like in Hahira?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Hahira get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hahira since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 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)