The Town FilesLocust Grove, Georgia
City in Henry County · population 8,947 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $307,300
- Household income
- $75,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 32.9
Locust Grove is a city of 8,947 people in Henry County, Georgia. The median home is worth $307,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 80% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove is worth $307,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $75,083, which is more affordable than 28% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,573 a month. 83.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Locust Grove | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,573 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $75,083 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 83.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Locust Grove
| People | Locust Grove | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Locust Grove
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Locust Grove since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 0.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 18, 2013.
Severe weather in Henry County since 1996
Henry County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Henry County
Henry County had 76,873 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,361 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Locust Grove itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Locust Grove
9 public schools with 8,115 students, about 17.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Grove High | 9-12 | 1,632 | 19.0 |
| Luella High School | 9-12 | 1,353 | 19.6 |
| Locust Grove Middle | 6-8 | 1,066 | 19.4 |
| Luella Middle School | 6-8 | 851 | 21.8 |
| Unity Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 844 | 14.1 |
| Luella Elementary School | PK-5 | 652 | 21.0 |
| New Hope Elementary | PK-5 | 646 | 14.4 |
| Locust Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 599 | 14.6 |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | PK-5 | 472 | 14.3 |
Towns near Locust Grove
- Heron Bay, GA5.2 mi · 4,679 people · home $393,000
- McDonough, GA7.5 mi · 29,051 people · home $314,600
- Jackson, GA8.4 mi · 5,557 people · home $168,400
- Experiment, GA10.6 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Hampton, GA11.7 mi · 8,368 people · home $283,700
- Griffin, GA11.9 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Lovejoy, GA14.5 mi · 10,122 people · home $265,100
- Stockbridge, GA15.2 mi · 28,973 people · home $276,700
Locust Grove questions
Is Locust Grove, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Locust Grove scores better for retirees than 5% of Georgia towns and quieter than 53%. 7.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Locust Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Locust Grove is valued at $307,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,083, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,573 a month.
What is the weather like in Locust Grove?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Locust Grove get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Locust Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 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)