The Town FilesMilan, Georgia
City in Dodge County · population 613 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $75,400
- Household income
- $29,583
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 47.1
Milan is a city of 613 people in Dodge County, Georgia. The median home is worth $75,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 95% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 95% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Milan 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 Milan is worth $75,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $29,583, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $844 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $29,583 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.8% | — |
Who lives in Milan
| People | Milan | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 49.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 41.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Milan
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on December 29, 1982 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 17, 2009.
Severe weather in Dodge County since 1996
Dodge County has been included in 17 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 Dodge County
Dodge County had 4,956 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,731 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Milan itself the ACS puts it at 11%.
Towns near Milan
- McRae-Helena, GA10.2 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
- Eastman, GA13.9 mi · 5,658 people · home $129,800
- Abbeville, GA14.4 mi · 2,685 people · home $79,600
- Alamo, GA18.8 mi · 771 people · home $103,300
- Lumber City, GA23.0 mi · 967 people · home $77,200
- Rochelle, GA23.6 mi · 1,167 people · home $85,800
- Fitzgerald, GA23.9 mi · 9,006 people · home $99,000
- Glenwood, GA25.5 mi · 850 people · home $104,500
Milan questions
Is Milan, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milan scores better for retirees than 71% of Georgia towns and quieter than 95%. 34.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Milan?
The median owner-occupied home in Milan is valued at $75,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,583, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in Milan?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Milan get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on December 29, 1982. 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)