The Town FilesReynolds, Georgia
City in Taylor County · population 926 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,800
- Household income
- $24,769
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 37.3
Reynolds is a city of 926 people in Taylor County, Georgia. The median home is worth $78,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 100% of Georgia towns, quieter than 91% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Reynolds 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 Reynolds is worth $78,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $24,769, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $574 a month. 47.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Reynolds | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $574 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $24,769 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Reynolds
| People | Reynolds | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Reynolds
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reynolds since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 18, 1975 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 90 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 2025.
Severe weather in Taylor County since 1996
Taylor County has been included in 16 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 |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Taylor County
Taylor County had 1,642 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,284 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Reynolds itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Towns near Reynolds
- Butler, GA8.3 mi · 1,881 people · home $81,300
- Marshallville, GA11.4 mi · 1,048 people · home $77,500
- Roberta, GA12.0 mi · 813 people · home $166,800
- Fort Valley, GA12.5 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Oglethorpe, GA18.6 mi · 995 people · home $65,300
- Montezuma, GA18.7 mi · 3,047 people · home $107,700
- Byron, GA21.1 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Perry, GA22.2 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
Reynolds questions
Is Reynolds, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Reynolds scores better for retirees than 78% of Georgia towns and quieter than 91%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Reynolds?
The median owner-occupied home in Reynolds is valued at $78,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $24,769, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $574 a month.
What is the weather like in Reynolds?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Reynolds get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Reynolds since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 18, 1975. 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)