The Town FilesStatham, Georgia
City in Barrow County · population 2,813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,600
- Household income
- $73,903
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 34.7
Statham is a city of 2,813 people in Barrow County, Georgia. The median home is worth $247,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Georgia towns, better for families than 78% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Statham 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 Statham is worth $247,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $73,903, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,281 a month. 86.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Statham | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,281 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $73,903 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 86.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Statham
| People | Statham | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Statham
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 31.9°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statham since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 166 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1999.
Severe weather in Barrow County since 1996
Barrow County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Barrow County
Barrow County had 24,098 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,359 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Statham itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Statham
4 public schools with 2,624 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statham Elementary School | PK-5 | 817 | 14.1 |
| Bear Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 742 | 13.5 |
| Dove Creek Elementary School | PK-5 | 578 | 12.8 |
| Dove Creek Middle School | 6-8 | 487 | 15.2 |
Towns near Statham
- Winder, GA7.1 mi · 18,338 people · home $288,500
- Jefferson, GA12.0 mi · 13,233 people · home $377,300
- Hoschton, GA12.3 mi · 2,666 people · home $386,300
- Monroe, GA13.2 mi · 14,928 people · home $259,300
- Athens-Clarke County, GA13.4 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Watkinsville, GA13.5 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Auburn, GA13.7 mi · 7,495 people · home $299,700
- Braselton, GA15.6 mi · 13,403 people · home $459,400
Statham questions
Is Statham, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Statham scores better for retirees than 14% of Georgia towns and quieter than 41%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Statham?
The median owner-occupied home in Statham is valued at $247,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,903, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,281 a month.
What is the weather like in Statham?
July highs average 90.5°F and January lows 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Statham get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Statham since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. 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)