The Town FilesMarshallville, Georgia
City in Macon County · population 1,048 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $77,500
- Household income
- $23,068
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.4
Marshallville is a city of 1,048 people in Macon County, Georgia. The median home is worth $77,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 96% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Marshallville 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 Marshallville is worth $77,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $23,068, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $425 a month. 55.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marshallville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $425 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $23,068 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Marshallville
| People | Marshallville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Marshallville
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshallville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 18, 1975 about 6.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 18, 2009.
Severe weather in Macon County since 1996
Macon County has been included in 16 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 Macon County
Macon County had 2,873 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,399 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Marshallville itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Marshallville
- Fort Valley, GA7.3 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Reynolds, GA11.4 mi · 926 people · home $78,800
- Montezuma, GA12.1 mi · 3,047 people · home $107,700
- Perry, GA12.4 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Oglethorpe, GA13.5 mi · 995 people · home $65,300
- Byron, GA17.3 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Unadilla, GA18.3 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Roberta, GA18.5 mi · 813 people · home $166,800
Marshallville questions
Is Marshallville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marshallville scores better for retirees than 96% of Georgia towns and quieter than 59%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.4).
How much does a house cost in Marshallville?
The median owner-occupied home in Marshallville is valued at $77,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $23,068, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $425 a month.
What is the weather like in Marshallville?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Marshallville get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marshallville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 18, 1975. 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)