The Town FilesSoperton, Georgia
City in Treutlen County · population 2,889 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $69,900
- Household income
- $33,146
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.6
Soperton is a city of 2,889 people in Treutlen County, Georgia. The median home is worth $69,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 92% of Georgia towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Georgia towns.
- #4 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Cheapest Homes
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #8 in The 14 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #13 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Georgia
- #22 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Georgia
- #34 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Soperton 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 Soperton is worth $69,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $33,146, which is more affordable than 90% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 50.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Soperton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $69,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $735 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $33,146 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Soperton
| People | Soperton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Soperton
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 33.7°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Soperton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 11, 2008 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 18, 1986.
Severe weather in Treutlen County since 1996
Treutlen County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Treutlen County
Treutlen County had 1,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,152 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Soperton itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Soperton
2 public schools with 984 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treutlen Middle/High School | 6-12 | 503 | 12.9 |
| Treutlen Elementary School | PK-5 | 481 | 11.5 |
Towns near Soperton
- Vidalia, GA16.0 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Lyons, GA19.9 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Swainsboro, GA20.8 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Dublin, GA22.3 mi · 16,074 people · home $181,300
- Wrightsville, GA25.2 mi · 3,449 people · home $65,400
- McRae-Helena, GA28.0 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
Soperton questions
Is Soperton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Soperton scores better for retirees than 92% of Georgia towns and quieter than 59%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Soperton?
The median owner-occupied home in Soperton is valued at $69,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,146, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Soperton?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Soperton get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Soperton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008. 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)