The Town FilesNewborn, Georgia
Town in Newton County · population 676 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $233,300
- Household income
- $65,278
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.3
Newborn is a town of 676 people in Newton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $233,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 94% of Georgia towns, quieter than 89% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Newborn 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 Newborn is worth $233,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $65,278, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,070 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Newborn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,070 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $65,278 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Newborn
| People | Newborn | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 31.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Newborn
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newborn since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 24, 1964 about 8.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 15, 2020.
Severe weather in Newton County since 1996
Newton County has been included in 21 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 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Newton County
Newton County had 27,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,919 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Newborn itself the ACS puts it at 19%.
Towns near Newborn
- Social Circle, GA9.0 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Rutledge, GA9.0 mi · 871 people · home $283,900
- Covington, GA10.7 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Porterdale, GA12.1 mi · 1,799 people · home $199,000
- Oxford, GA12.8 mi · 2,308 people · home $208,000
- Madison, GA13.4 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Monticello, GA15.2 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Walnut Grove, GA18.2 mi · 1,322 people · home $264,300
Newborn questions
Is Newborn, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Newborn scores better for retirees than 75% of Georgia towns and quieter than 89%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Newborn?
The median owner-occupied home in Newborn is valued at $233,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,278, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,070 a month.
What is the weather like in Newborn?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Newborn get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Newborn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 24, 1964. 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)