The Town FilesNashville, Georgia
City in Berrien County · population 4,947 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,900
- Household income
- $42,516
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 35.6
Nashville is a city of 4,947 people in Berrien County, Georgia. The median home is worth $133,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Georgia towns.
How Nashville 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 Nashville is worth $133,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $42,516, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $753 a month. 48.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $753 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,516 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 48.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Nashville
| People | Nashville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Nashville
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 4.1 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 June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 27, 2023.
Severe weather in Berrien County since 1996
Berrien 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 Berrien County
Berrien County had 3,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,776 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Nashville itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Nashville
5 public schools with 3,098 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien High School | 9-12 | 856 | 15.0 |
| Berrien Primary School | PK-2 | 815 | 15.1 |
| Berrien Middle School | 6-8 | 691 | 13.8 |
| Berrien Elementary School | 3-5 | 667 | 15.9 |
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center (charter) | 9-12 | 69 | 69.0 |
Towns near Nashville
- Adel, GA12.0 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Lakeland, GA15.3 mi · 2,875 people · home $148,600
- Hahira, GA16.7 mi · 3,384 people · home $206,500
- Bemiss, GA18.9 mi · 8,999 people · home $217,400
- Tifton, GA24.0 mi · 17,045 people · home $196,200
- Valdosta, GA24.6 mi · 55,378 people · home $182,800
- Ocilla, GA27.2 mi · 3,498 people · home $95,700
Nashville questions
Is Nashville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashville scores better for retirees than 51% of Georgia towns and quieter than 64%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Nashville?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashville is valued at $133,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,516, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $753 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashville?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Nashville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville 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)