The Town FilesTwin City, Georgia
City in Emanuel County · population 1,642 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,500
- Household income
- $39,893
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 43.9
Twin City is a city of 1,642 people in Emanuel County, Georgia. The median home is worth $63,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 89% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 89% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 80% of Georgia towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia With Mild Winters
- #9 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Cheapest Homes
- #10 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #18 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Georgia
- #19 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Twin City 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 Twin City is worth $63,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $39,893, which is more affordable than 97% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 55.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Twin City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $680 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $39,893 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Twin City
| People | Twin City | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Twin City
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin City since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 15, 2007 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 5, 2009.
Severe weather in Emanuel County since 1996
Emanuel County has been included in 22 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 Emanuel County
Emanuel County had 7,062 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,582 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Twin City itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Twin City
2 public schools with 1,074 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel County Institute | 6-12 | 563 | 12.5 |
| Twin City Elementary School | PK-5 | 511 | 13.1 |
Towns near Twin City
- Swainsboro, GA10.2 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Portal, GA13.8 mi · 638 people · home $85,000
- Metter, GA14.1 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Oak Park, GA17.8 mi · 512 people · home $78,200
- Millen, GA20.0 mi · 2,966 people · home $86,300
- Wadley, GA24.1 mi · 1,643 people · home $64,600
- Statesboro, GA24.5 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Adrian, GA25.4 mi · 552 people · home $65,000
Twin City questions
Is Twin City, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Twin City scores better for retirees than 80% of Georgia towns and quieter than 89%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.9).
How much does a house cost in Twin City?
The median owner-occupied home in Twin City is valued at $63,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,893, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Twin City?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Twin City get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Twin City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 15, 2007. 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)