The Town FilesLeary, Georgia
City in Calhoun County · population 524 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $53,000
- Household income
- $25,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 64.7
Leary is a city of 524 people in Calhoun County, Georgia. The median home is worth $53,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Georgia towns, quieter than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Leary 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 Leary is worth $53,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $25,750, which is more affordable than 90% of Georgia towns. 81.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Leary | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $25,750 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Leary
| People | Leary | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 59.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Leary
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leary since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 14, 2023 about 8.4 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 4 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on March 8, 1998.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 1,208 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,370 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Leary itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Leary
- Morgan, GA6.5 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
- Arlington, GA13.2 mi · 1,209 people · home $150,500
- Edison, GA14.2 mi · 1,230 people · home $64,500
- Newton, GA15.5 mi · 602 people · home $87,700
- Shellman, GA19.8 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Dawson, GA20.2 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
- Albany, GA20.8 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Baconton, GA22.0 mi · 856 people · home $87,900
Leary questions
Is Leary, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Leary scores better for retirees than 69% of Georgia towns and quieter than 88%. 47.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.7).
How much does a house cost in Leary?
The median owner-occupied home in Leary is valued at $53,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,750, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Leary?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Leary get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Leary since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 14, 2023. 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)