The Town FilesRiceboro, Georgia
City in Liberty County · population 615 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,700
- Household income
- $35,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 64.1
Riceboro is a city of 615 people in Liberty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $87,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 94% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns, better transit than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Riceboro 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 Riceboro is worth $87,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $35,000, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $793 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Riceboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $793 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Riceboro
| People | Riceboro | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 53.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Riceboro
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riceboro since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 18, 1969 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Liberty County since 1996
Liberty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Liberty County
Liberty County had 19,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,607 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Riceboro itself the ACS puts it at 20.1%.
Towns near Riceboro
- Midway, GA5.5 mi · 2,141 people · home $237,100
- Allenhurst, GA10.6 mi · 816 people · home $189,800
- Walthourville, GA11.0 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Flemington, GA11.1 mi · 825 people · home $316,500
- Hinesville, GA11.9 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Buckhead, GA14.3 mi · 4,441 people · home $466,100
- Richmond Hill, GA14.4 mi · 16,633 people · home $313,400
- Fort Stewart, GA14.8 mi · 8,821 people · home —
Riceboro questions
Is Riceboro, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Riceboro scores better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns and quieter than 94%. 46.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.1).
How much does a house cost in Riceboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Riceboro is valued at $87,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,000, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $793 a month.
What is the weather like in Riceboro?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Riceboro get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riceboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 18, 1969. 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)