The Town FilesShellman, Georgia
City in Randolph County · population 861 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,100
- Household income
- $28,859
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 42.9
Shellman is a city of 861 people in Randolph County, Georgia. The median home is worth $96,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 88% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 84% of Georgia towns, quieter than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Shellman 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 Shellman is worth $96,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $28,859, which is more affordable than 54% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 51.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shellman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $818 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $28,859 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.4% | — |
Who lives in Shellman
| People | Shellman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.8% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Shellman
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.9°F. About 55.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shellman since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 23, 1971 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2016.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 Randolph County
Randolph County had 1,719 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,829 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Shellman itself the ACS puts it at 24.6%.
Public schools in Shellman
1 public school with 516 students, about 12.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy (charter) | PK-12 | 516 | 12.9 |
Towns near Shellman
- Dawson, GA10.2 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
- Cuthbert, GA10.5 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
- Morgan, GA15.1 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
- Edison, GA15.3 mi · 1,230 people · home $64,500
- Leary, GA19.8 mi · 524 people · home $53,000
- Webster County unified government, GA20.3 mi · 2,348 people · home $82,600
- Lumpkin, GA22.8 mi · 891 people · home $92,700
- Arlington, GA23.1 mi · 1,209 people · home $150,500
Shellman questions
Is Shellman, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shellman scores better for retirees than 84% of Georgia towns and quieter than 77%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Shellman?
The median owner-occupied home in Shellman is valued at $96,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $28,859, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Shellman?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Shellman get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shellman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 23, 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)