The Town FilesMilner, Georgia
City in Lamar County · population 772 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,900
- Household income
- $67,476
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 30.3
Milner is a city of 772 people in Lamar County, Georgia. The median home is worth $240,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Georgia towns, better for families than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Milner 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 Milner is worth $240,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $67,476, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,250 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milner | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,250 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $67,476 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milner
| People | Milner | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 34.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Milner
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F. About 54.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 52 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milner since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Lamar County since 1996
Lamar County has been included in 19 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lamar County
Lamar County had 4,461 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,573 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Milner itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Milner
- Barnesville, GA5.2 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
- Zebulon, GA9.0 mi · 1,225 people · home $213,400
- East Griffin, GA9.2 mi · 1,561 people · home $65,300
- Griffin, GA10.0 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Williamson, GA10.7 mi · 681 people · home $418,500
- Experiment, GA12.8 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Hannahs Mill, GA15.2 mi · 3,121 people · home $154,600
- Heron Bay, GA15.4 mi · 4,679 people · home $393,000
Milner questions
Is Milner, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milner scores better for retirees than 41% of Georgia towns and quieter than 71%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.3).
How much does a house cost in Milner?
The median owner-occupied home in Milner is valued at $240,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,476, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,250 a month.
What is the weather like in Milner?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Milner get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milner since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. 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)