The Town FilesWarrenton, Georgia
City in Warren County · population 1,744 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,200
- Household income
- $34,103
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 36.2
Warrenton is a city of 1,744 people in Warren County, Georgia. The median home is worth $67,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 95% of Georgia towns, quieter than 94% of Georgia towns, hipper than 90% of Georgia towns.
How Warrenton 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 Warrenton is worth $67,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $34,103, which is more affordable than 92% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $736 a month. 58.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warrenton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $736 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $34,103 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Warrenton
| People | Warrenton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 55.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Warrenton
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.5°F. About 44.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 1, 2007 about 6.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| 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 Warren County
Warren County had 1,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,413 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Warrenton itself the ACS puts it at 10%.
Public schools in Warrenton
3 public schools with 646 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Elementary School | PK-5 | 317 | 9.9 |
| Warren County High School | 9-12 | 181 | 13.9 |
| Warren County Middle School | 6-8 | 148 | 9.3 |
Towns near Warrenton
- Thomson, GA10.7 mi · 6,814 people · home $161,100
- Gibson, GA12.7 mi · 630 people · home $96,700
- Dearing, GA16.1 mi · 529 people · home $114,100
- Sparta, GA19.7 mi · 1,357 people · home $56,400
- Harlem, GA20.2 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
- Wrens, GA21.2 mi · 2,217 people · home $123,400
- Washington, GA23.1 mi · 3,754 people · home $144,500
- Appling, GA23.4 mi · 658 people · home $299,300
Warrenton questions
Is Warrenton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warrenton scores better for retirees than 86% of Georgia towns and quieter than 94%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Warrenton?
The median owner-occupied home in Warrenton is valued at $67,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,103, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $736 a month.
What is the weather like in Warrenton?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 33.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Warrenton get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrenton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 1, 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)