The Town FilesRutledge, Georgia
City in Morgan County · population 871 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $283,900
- Household income
- $56,944
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 29.2
Rutledge is a city of 871 people in Morgan County, Georgia. The median home is worth $283,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 86% of Georgia towns, better for families than 85% of Georgia towns.
How Rutledge 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 Rutledge is worth $283,900, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $56,944, which is more affordable than 12% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,393 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rutledge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,393 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $56,944 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Rutledge
| People | Rutledge | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Rutledge
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rutledge since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 19, 2013 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 1, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2011.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| 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 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Morgan County
Morgan County had 8,799 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,852 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Rutledge itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Rutledge
- Social Circle, GA6.1 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Madison, GA8.3 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Newborn, GA9.0 mi · 676 people · home $233,300
- Monroe, GA13.4 mi · 14,928 people · home $259,300
- Covington, GA13.7 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Oxford, GA15.1 mi · 2,308 people · home $208,000
- North High Shoals, GA15.3 mi · 552 people · home $375,600
- Walnut Grove, GA16.1 mi · 1,322 people · home $264,300
Rutledge questions
Is Rutledge, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rutledge scores better for retirees than 52% of Georgia towns and quieter than 80%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.2).
How much does a house cost in Rutledge?
The median owner-occupied home in Rutledge is valued at $283,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,944, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,393 a month.
What is the weather like in Rutledge?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Rutledge get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rutledge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2013. 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)