The Town FilesLouisville, Georgia
City in Jefferson County · population 2,381 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,400
- Household income
- $49,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.2
Louisville is a city of 2,381 people in Jefferson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $120,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 90% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 85% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Georgia towns.
How Louisville 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 Louisville is worth $120,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $49,821, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $654 a month. 61.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Louisville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $654 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $49,821 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.9% | — |
Who lives in Louisville
| People | Louisville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Louisville
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F. About 47.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 13, 1972 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 4,888 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Louisville itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Louisville
2 public schools with 984 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County High School | 9-12 | 632 | 14.4 |
| Louisville Academy School | PK-5 | 352 | 11.7 |
Towns near Louisville
- Wadley, GA8.9 mi · 1,643 people · home $64,600
- Davisboro, GA12.0 mi · 1,832 people · home $114,300
- Wrens, GA14.8 mi · 2,217 people · home $123,400
- Gibson, GA20.3 mi · 630 people · home $96,700
- Waynesboro, GA23.2 mi · 5,799 people · home $161,500
- Sandersville, GA23.7 mi · 5,813 people · home $121,000
- Blythe, GA24.1 mi · 744 people · home $135,800
- Tennille, GA24.4 mi · 1,469 people · home $91,000
Louisville questions
Is Louisville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Louisville scores better for retirees than 57% of Georgia towns and quieter than 68%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Louisville?
The median owner-occupied home in Louisville is valued at $120,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,821, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $654 a month.
What is the weather like in Louisville?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 34.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Louisville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Louisville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 13, 1972. 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)