The Town FilesLudowici, Georgia
City in Long County · population 1,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $238,600
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 38.6
Ludowici is a city of 1,590 people in Long County, Georgia. The median home is worth $238,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 86% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Georgia towns, better transit than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Ludowici 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 Ludowici is worth $238,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). 47.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ludowici | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | — | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Ludowici
| People | Ludowici | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ludowici
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ludowici since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 9, 1998 about 9.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 25, 2005.
Severe weather in Long County since 1996
Long County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Long County
Long County had 1,403 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,083 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Ludowici itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Ludowici
4 public schools with 4,572 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County High School | 9-12 | 1,288 | 19.2 |
| Smiley Elementary School | PK-2 | 1,286 | 19.8 |
| McClelland Elementary School | 3-5 | 1,010 | 18.7 |
| Long County Middle School | 6-8 | 988 | 18.6 |
Towns near Ludowici
- Walthourville, GA8.1 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Allenhurst, GA8.8 mi · 816 people · home $189,800
- Hinesville, GA10.9 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Jesup, GA12.3 mi · 9,809 people · home $158,500
- Fort Stewart, GA13.8 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Flemington, GA14.1 mi · 825 people · home $316,500
- Riceboro, GA17.5 mi · 615 people · home $87,700
- Glennville, GA19.2 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
Ludowici questions
Is Ludowici, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ludowici scores better for retirees than 50% of Georgia towns and quieter than 40%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Ludowici?
The median owner-occupied home in Ludowici is valued at $238,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Ludowici?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ludowici get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ludowici since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 9, 1998. 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)