The Town FilesRay City, Georgia
City in Berrien County · population 956 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $122,800
- Household income
- $56,023
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 35.6
Ray City is a city of 956 people in Berrien County, Georgia. The median home is worth $122,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 78% of Georgia towns, better for families than 75% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Ray City 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 Ray City is worth $122,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $56,023, which is more affordable than 88% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $773 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ray City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $773 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,023 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Ray City
| People | Ray City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Ray City
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ray City since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 23, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 30, 1971.
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 Ray City itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Towns near Ray City
- Moody AFB, GA7.1 mi · 1,307 people · home —
- Lakeland, GA7.2 mi · 2,875 people · home $148,600
- Nashville, GA9.8 mi · 4,947 people · home $133,900
- Bemiss, GA9.8 mi · 8,999 people · home $217,400
- Hahira, GA12.4 mi · 3,384 people · home $206,500
- Adel, GA14.4 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Valdosta, GA16.3 mi · 55,378 people · home $182,800
- Sparks, GA16.3 mi · 2,043 people · home $86,300
Ray City questions
Is Ray City, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ray City scores better for retirees than 14% of Georgia towns and quieter than 49%. 8.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Ray City?
The median owner-occupied home in Ray City is valued at $122,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,023, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $773 a month.
What is the weather like in Ray City?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ray City get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ray City 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)