The Town FilesLumber City, Georgia
City in Telfair County · population 967 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $77,200
- Household income
- $32,841
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 41.6
Lumber City is a city of 967 people in Telfair County, Georgia. The median home is worth $77,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 91% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Lumber City 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 Lumber City is worth $77,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $32,841, which is more affordable than 83% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $700 a month. 56.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lumber City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $700 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,841 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 56.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Lumber City
| People | Lumber City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lumber City
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumber City since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 26, 2024 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Telfair County since 1996
Telfair County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, 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 Telfair County
Telfair County had 2,068 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,880 a year. Unemployment was 6.6% in 2023; in Lumber City itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Lumber City
- Hazlehurst, GA6.8 mi · 4,088 people · home $145,300
- McRae-Helena, GA15.4 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
- Alamo, GA15.9 mi · 771 people · home $103,300
- Glenwood, GA17.1 mi · 850 people · home $104,500
- Mount Vernon, GA18.1 mi · 1,990 people · home $69,800
- Ailey, GA18.7 mi · 519 people · home $124,300
- Baxley, GA22.8 mi · 4,942 people · home $72,300
- Milan, GA23.0 mi · 613 people · home $75,400
Lumber City questions
Is Lumber City, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lumber City scores better for retirees than 51% of Georgia towns and quieter than 42%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Lumber City?
The median owner-occupied home in Lumber City is valued at $77,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,841, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $700 a month.
What is the weather like in Lumber City?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Lumber City get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumber City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 26, 2024. 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)