The Town FilesMorven, Georgia
City in Brooks County · population 506 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $185,900
- Household income
- $36,389
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 43.5
Morven is a city of 506 people in Brooks County, Georgia. The median home is worth $185,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Georgia towns, quieter than 87% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Morven 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 Morven is worth $185,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $36,389, which is more affordable than 11% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $757 a month. 53.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Morven | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $757 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $36,389 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Morven
| People | Morven | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 55.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Morven
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morven since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 5.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 45 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 20, 1991.
Severe weather in Brooks County since 1996
Brooks County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Brooks County
Brooks County had 3,302 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Morven itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Morven
1 public school with 347 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brooks Elementary School | K-5 | 347 | 11.6 |
Towns near Morven
- Hahira, GA8.0 mi · 3,384 people · home $206,500
- Berlin, GA11.3 mi · 511 people · home $111,200
- Quitman, GA11.6 mi · 4,064 people · home $110,700
- Adel, GA13.2 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Remerton, GA13.3 mi · 1,334 people · home —
- Pavo, GA14.2 mi · 622 people · home $120,700
- Valdosta, GA14.6 mi · 55,378 people · home $182,800
- Sparks, GA15.9 mi · 2,043 people · home $86,300
Morven questions
Is Morven, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Morven scores better for retirees than 86% of Georgia towns and quieter than 87%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Morven?
The median owner-occupied home in Morven is valued at $185,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,389, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $757 a month.
What is the weather like in Morven?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Morven get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Morven since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. 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)