The Town FilesLumpkin, Georgia
City in Stewart County · population 891 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,700
- Household income
- $47,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 42.5
Lumpkin is a city of 891 people in Stewart County, Georgia. The median home is worth $92,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 91% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 85% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Lumpkin 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 Lumpkin is worth $92,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $47,500, which is more affordable than 92% of Georgia towns. 61.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lumpkin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $47,500 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lumpkin
| People | Lumpkin | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 11.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lumpkin
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.8°F. About 52.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumpkin since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 3, 2019 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 31, 1987.
Severe weather in Stewart County since 1996
Stewart 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Stewart County
Stewart County had 1,679 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,378 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lumpkin itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Lumpkin
3 public schools with 364 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County Elementary School | PK-5 | 157 | 8.3 |
| Stewart County High School | 9-12 | 111 | 8.5 |
| Stewart County Middle School | 6-8 | 96 | 9.6 |
Towns near Lumpkin
- Richland, GA8.5 mi · 1,370 people · home $47,600
- Webster County unified government, GA14.3 mi · 2,348 people · home $82,600
- Georgetown-Quitman County unified government, GA17.6 mi · 2,235 people · home $104,600
- Cuthbert, GA19.2 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA20.7 mi · 9,565 people · home $102,700
- Shellman, GA22.8 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Eufaula, AL22.9 mi · 12,882 people · home $139,900
- Plains, GA23.7 mi · 573 people · home $254,900
Lumpkin questions
Is Lumpkin, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lumpkin scores better for retirees than 74% of Georgia towns and quieter than 91%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Lumpkin?
The median owner-occupied home in Lumpkin is valued at $92,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,500, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Lumpkin?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Lumpkin get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lumpkin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 3, 2019. 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)