The Town FilesRaoul, Georgia
Community in Habersham County · population 2,803 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,500
- Household income
- $44,597
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 38.5
Raoul is a community of 2,803 people in Habersham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $127,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 78% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 77% of Georgia towns, better for families than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Raoul 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 Raoul is worth $127,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $44,597, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. 92.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Raoul | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $44,597 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Raoul
| People | Raoul | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 10.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Raoul
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 30.4°F. About 58.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raoul since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 20, 1998 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 84 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 17, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 21, 2017.
Severe weather in Habersham County since 1996
Habersham County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Habersham County
Habersham County had 15,000 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,929 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Raoul itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Raoul
- Baldwin, GA4.3 mi · 3,629 people · home $167,300
- Lula, GA5.4 mi · 2,822 people · home $239,400
- Cornelia, GA5.7 mi · 4,503 people · home $231,900
- Cleveland, GA13.2 mi · 3,514 people · home $334,000
- Gainesville, GA17.4 mi · 42,296 people · home $382,200
- Toccoa, GA17.8 mi · 9,133 people · home $178,100
- Commerce, GA18.3 mi · 7,387 people · home $239,900
- Dahlonega, GA22.1 mi · 7,537 people · home $531,100
Raoul questions
Is Raoul, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Raoul scores better for retirees than 55% of Georgia towns and quieter than 43%. 7.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Raoul?
The median owner-occupied home in Raoul is valued at $127,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,597, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Raoul?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 30.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Raoul get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Raoul since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 20, 1998. 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)