The Town FilesWhite, Georgia
City in Bartow County · population 661 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,200
- Household income
- $79,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 32.4
White is a city of 661 people in Bartow County, Georgia. The median home is worth $173,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 77% of Georgia towns, quieter than 74% of Georgia towns.
How White 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 White is worth $173,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $79,286, which is more affordable than 88% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $891 a month. 54.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | White | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $891 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $79,286 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White
| People | White | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 32.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in White
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.0°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2011 about 3.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 1, 1990.
Severe weather in Bartow County since 1996
Bartow County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Bartow County
Bartow County had 46,472 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,660 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in White itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in White
3 public schools with 2,630 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass High School | 9-12 | 1,623 | 17.5 |
| White Elementary School | PK-5 | 591 | 14.8 |
| Pine Log Elementary | PK-5 | 416 | 12.2 |
Towns near White
- Cartersville, GA8.7 mi · 23,187 people · home $338,200
- Emerson, GA10.4 mi · 1,415 people · home $226,600
- Fairmount, GA11.2 mi · 772 people · home $135,200
- Adairsville, GA11.7 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Kingston, GA11.7 mi · 722 people · home $217,000
- Waleska, GA11.9 mi · 921 people · home $483,300
- Euharlee, GA14.3 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Canton, GA14.9 mi · 32,973 people · home $407,800
White questions
Is White, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White scores better for retirees than 13% of Georgia towns and quieter than 74%. 7.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in White?
The median owner-occupied home in White is valued at $173,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,286, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $891 a month.
What is the weather like in White?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 29.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does White get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2011. 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)