The Town FilesPearson, Georgia
City in Atkinson County · population 1,821 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,800
- Household income
- $32,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 33.9
Pearson is a city of 1,821 people in Atkinson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $65,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Pearson 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 Pearson is worth $65,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $32,286, which is more affordable than 92% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $689 a month. 46.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pearson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $689 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,286 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pearson
| People | Pearson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Pearson
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 24, 2021 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 22, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2013.
Severe weather in Atkinson County since 1996
Atkinson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 Atkinson County
Atkinson County had 2,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,678 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Pearson itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Pearson
3 public schools with 1,407 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary School | PK-5 | 621 | 14.4 |
| Atkinson County High School | 9-12 | 450 | 15.0 |
| Atkinson County Middle School | 6-8 | 336 | 13.4 |
Towns near Pearson
- Willacoochee, GA11.5 mi · 1,240 people · home $43,200
- Douglas, GA14.4 mi · 11,722 people · home $133,300
- Homerville, GA19.1 mi · 2,344 people · home $94,200
- Nicholls, GA20.0 mi · 3,147 people · home $42,900
- Lakeland, GA22.0 mi · 2,875 people · home $148,600
- Broxton, GA22.7 mi · 1,060 people · home $111,600
- Nashville, GA24.0 mi · 4,947 people · home $133,900
- Ray City, GA25.2 mi · 956 people · home $122,800
Pearson questions
Is Pearson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pearson scores better for retirees than 22% of Georgia towns and quieter than 79%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.9).
How much does a house cost in Pearson?
The median owner-occupied home in Pearson is valued at $65,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,286, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $689 a month.
What is the weather like in Pearson?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pearson get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 24, 2021. 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)