The Town FilesWinterville, Georgia
City in Clarke County · population 1,201 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,000
- Household income
- $110,804
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.5
Winterville is a city of 1,201 people in Clarke County, Georgia. The median home is worth $297,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Winterville 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 Winterville is worth $297,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $110,804, which is more affordable than 75% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,033 a month. 92.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winterville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,033 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $110,804 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Winterville
| People | Winterville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Winterville
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.5°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winterville 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 2.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 116 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 1999.
Severe weather in Clarke County since 1996
Clarke County has been included in 14 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 Clarke County
Clarke County had 72,792 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,718 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Winterville itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Winterville
2 public schools with 951 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coile Middle School | 6-8 | 595 | 10.8 |
| Winterville Elementary School | PK-5 | 356 | 10.2 |
Towns near Winterville
- Athens-Clarke County, GA5.2 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
- Colbert, GA6.3 mi · 630 people · home $325,400
- Crawford, GA9.2 mi · 821 people · home $236,100
- Watkinsville, GA10.2 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Comer, GA11.0 mi · 1,512 people · home $223,800
- Danielsville, GA11.6 mi · 654 people · home $219,900
- Nicholson, GA13.2 mi · 1,808 people · home $197,800
- Bogart, GA14.5 mi · 1,326 people · home $273,500
Winterville questions
Is Winterville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winterville scores better for retirees than 70% of Georgia towns and quieter than 46%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Winterville?
The median owner-occupied home in Winterville is valued at $297,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,804, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,033 a month.
What is the weather like in Winterville?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Winterville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winterville 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)