The Town FilesOchlocknee, Georgia
Town in Thomas County · population 672 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $135,400
- Household income
- $42,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 36.3
Ochlocknee is a town of 672 people in Thomas County, Georgia. The median home is worth $135,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 75% of Georgia towns, better for families than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Ochlocknee 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 Ochlocknee is worth $135,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $42,438, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $834 a month. 49.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ochlocknee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $834 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,438 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Ochlocknee
| People | Ochlocknee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ochlocknee
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ochlocknee since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 14, 2000 about 8.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 9, 2025.
Severe weather in Thomas County since 1996
Thomas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 Thomas County
Thomas County had 20,952 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,040 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Ochlocknee itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Towns near Ochlocknee
- Meigs, GA7.1 mi · 928 people · home $69,000
- Thomasville, GA10.3 mi · 18,881 people · home $205,200
- Coolidge, GA11.2 mi · 528 people · home $158,400
- Cairo, GA11.3 mi · 10,179 people · home $108,800
- Pelham, GA12.0 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Pavo, GA18.5 mi · 622 people · home $120,700
- Boston, GA20.1 mi · 1,207 people · home $158,500
- Camilla, GA20.2 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
Ochlocknee questions
Is Ochlocknee, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ochlocknee scores better for retirees than 69% of Georgia towns and quieter than 75%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Ochlocknee?
The median owner-occupied home in Ochlocknee is valued at $135,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,438, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $834 a month.
What is the weather like in Ochlocknee?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ochlocknee get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ochlocknee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 14, 2000. 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)