The Town FilesMontezuma, Georgia
City in Macon County · population 3,047 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $107,700
- Household income
- $46,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 33.9
Montezuma is a city of 3,047 people in Macon County, Georgia. The median home is worth $107,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 71% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Montezuma 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 Montezuma is worth $107,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $46,875, which is more affordable than 86% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $673 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Montezuma | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $673 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,875 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Montezuma
| People | Montezuma | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Montezuma
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montezuma since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 1, 2007 about 6.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 31, 2013.
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 Montezuma itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Montezuma
2 public schools with 564 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County High School | 9-12 | 324 | 14.7 |
| Macon County Middle School | 6-8 | 240 | 13.3 |
Towns near Montezuma
- Unadilla, GA16.8 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Fort Valley, GA19.3 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Americus, GA19.5 mi · 16,230 people · home $107,500
- Vienna, GA19.6 mi · 2,928 people · home $120,300
- Perry, GA20.9 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Cordele, GA27.7 mi · 10,220 people · home $121,500
- Byron, GA29.0 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Warner Robins, GA29.7 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
Montezuma questions
Is Montezuma, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Montezuma scores better for retirees than 63% of Georgia towns and quieter than 57%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Montezuma?
The median owner-occupied home in Montezuma is valued at $107,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,875, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $673 a month.
What is the weather like in Montezuma?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Montezuma get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Montezuma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007. 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)