The Town FilesRoberta, Georgia
City in Crawford County · population 813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,800
- Household income
- $54,766
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 30.4
Roberta is a city of 813 people in Crawford County, Georgia. The median home is worth $166,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 95% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 95% of Georgia towns, quieter than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Roberta 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 Roberta is worth $166,800, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $54,766, which is more affordable than 65% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $727 a month. 39.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roberta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $727 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,766 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 39.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Roberta
| People | Roberta | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 35.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 36.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Roberta
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
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roberta since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 1, 2007 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 93 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Crawford County since 1996
Crawford County has been included in 20 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 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 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Crawford County
Crawford County had 1,313 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,546 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Roberta itself the ACS puts it at 15.6%.
Public schools in Roberta
4 public schools with 1,553 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County High School | 9-12 | 512 | 13.5 |
| Crawford County Middle School | 6-8 | 369 | 15.4 |
| Crawford County Primary School | PK-2 | 345 | 14.4 |
| Crawford County Elementary | 3-5 | 327 | 13.1 |
Towns near Roberta
- Reynolds, GA12.0 mi · 926 people · home $78,800
- Fort Valley, GA13.9 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Byron, GA16.0 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Butler, GA17.3 mi · 1,881 people · home $81,300
- Marshallville, GA18.5 mi · 1,048 people · home $77,500
- Macon-Bibb County, GA19.4 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Centerville, GA19.7 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Lincoln Park, GA21.5 mi · 817 people · home $167,600
Roberta questions
Is Roberta, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roberta scores better for retirees than 68% of Georgia towns and quieter than 70%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Roberta?
The median owner-occupied home in Roberta is valued at $166,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,766, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $727 a month.
What is the weather like in Roberta?
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 Roberta get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roberta since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 1, 2007. 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)