The Town FilesReidsville, Georgia
City in Tattnall County · population 2,515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,100
- Household income
- $41,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.6
Reidsville is a city of 2,515 people in Tattnall County, Georgia. The median home is worth $119,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Georgia towns, hipper than 90% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 90% of Georgia towns.
How Reidsville 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 Reidsville is worth $119,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $41,667, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $727 a month. 57.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reidsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $727 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $41,667 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 57.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Reidsville
| People | Reidsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Reidsville
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reidsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 15, 1971 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2004.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 25, 2014.
Severe weather in Tattnall County since 1996
Tattnall County has been included in 23 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 |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Tattnall County
Tattnall County had 5,770 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,821 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Reidsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Reidsville
2 public schools with 1,511 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattnall County High School | 9-12 | 1,067 | 15.5 |
| North Tattnall Middle School | 6-8 | 444 | 13.1 |
Towns near Reidsville
- Claxton, GA13.6 mi · 2,602 people · home $162,000
- Lyons, GA14.1 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Glennville, GA15.2 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Vidalia, GA18.4 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Metter, GA21.5 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Baxley, GA25.9 mi · 4,942 people · home $72,300
Reidsville questions
Is Reidsville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reidsville scores better for retirees than 62% of Georgia towns and quieter than 35%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Reidsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Reidsville is valued at $119,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,667, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $727 a month.
What is the weather like in Reidsville?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Reidsville get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reidsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 15, 1971. 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)