The Town FilesTennille, Georgia
City in Washington County · population 1,469 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,000
- Household income
- $29,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 34.3
Tennille is a city of 1,469 people in Washington County, Georgia. The median home is worth $91,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 81% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Tennille 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 Tennille is worth $91,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $29,250, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 42.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tennille | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $818 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $29,250 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 42.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tennille
| People | Tennille | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Tennille
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 48.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 62 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 Tennille since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 1, 1989 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 3, 2012.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 6,423 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,708 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Tennille itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Towns near Tennille
- Sandersville, GA3.1 mi · 5,813 people · home $121,000
- Davisboro, GA12.5 mi · 1,832 people · home $114,300
- Wrightsville, GA15.5 mi · 3,449 people · home $65,400
- Irwinton, GA22.7 mi · 531 people · home $91,900
- Gibson, GA23.8 mi · 630 people · home $96,700
- McIntyre, GA24.1 mi · 575 people · home $68,000
- Wadley, GA24.3 mi · 1,643 people · home $64,600
- Louisville, GA24.4 mi · 2,381 people · home $120,400
Tennille questions
Is Tennille, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tennille scores better for retirees than 81% of Georgia towns and quieter than 57%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Tennille?
The median owner-occupied home in Tennille is valued at $91,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $29,250, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Tennille?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Tennille get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tennille since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 1, 1989. 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)