The Town FilesNahunta, Georgia
City in Brantley County · population 1,013 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $73,000
- Household income
- $45,893
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.3
Nahunta is a city of 1,013 people in Brantley County, Georgia. The median home is worth $73,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 87% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 84% of Georgia towns, better for families than 80% of Georgia towns.
- #7 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #9 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia With Mild Winters
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #16 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Georgia
- #19 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Georgia
How Nahunta 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 Nahunta is worth $73,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $45,893, which is more affordable than 97% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $690 a month. 64.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nahunta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $690 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $45,893 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nahunta
| People | Nahunta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Nahunta
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 36.7°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nahunta since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 9, 2024 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 14, 2000.
Severe weather in Brantley County since 1996
Brantley County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5630: Highway 82 Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Brantley County
Brantley County had 2,574 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,972 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Nahunta itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Nahunta
4 public schools with 2,156 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County High School | 9-12 | 949 | 15.3 |
| Brantley County Middle School | 7-8 | 498 | 13.5 |
| Nahunta Primary School | PK-3 | 441 | 13.0 |
| Nahunta Elementary School | 4-6 | 268 | 14.9 |
Towns near Nahunta
- Patterson, GA15.3 mi · 749 people · home $112,100
- Blackshear, GA17.1 mi · 3,506 people · home $131,100
- Screven, GA19.3 mi · 769 people · home $101,000
- Sunnyside, GA21.4 mi · 1,472 people · home $154,900
- Waycross, GA22.2 mi · 13,942 people · home $84,100
- Deenwood, GA22.9 mi · 2,207 people · home $137,500
- Woodbine, GA23.1 mi · 1,062 people · home $149,400
- Homeland, GA24.0 mi · 886 people · home $73,100
Nahunta questions
Is Nahunta, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nahunta scores better for retirees than 84% of Georgia towns and quieter than 87%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Nahunta?
The median owner-occupied home in Nahunta is valued at $73,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,893, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $690 a month.
What is the weather like in Nahunta?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 36.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Nahunta get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nahunta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 9, 2024. 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)