The Town FilesWoodbine, Georgia
City in Camden County · population 1,062 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,400
- Household income
- $46,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 38.0
Woodbine is a city of 1,062 people in Camden County, Georgia. The median home is worth $149,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more seaside character than 100% of Georgia towns, quieter than 88% of Georgia towns, hipper than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Woodbine 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 Woodbine is worth $149,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $46,250, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $901 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodbine | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $901 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,250 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodbine
| People | Woodbine | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Woodbine
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.0°F. About 54.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbine since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on January 22, 2017 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Camden County since 1996
Camden County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Camden County
Camden County had 15,883 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,858 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Woodbine itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Woodbine
2 public schools with 825 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School | PK-5 | 463 | 13.6 |
| Woodbine Elementary School | PK-5 | 362 | 12.9 |
Towns near Woodbine
- Kingsland, GA9.0 mi · 18,337 people · home $251,400
- Kings Bay Base, GA14.4 mi · 2,329 people · home —
- St. Marys, GA16.3 mi · 18,256 people · home $312,300
- Folkston, GA19.1 mi · 4,464 people · home $78,100
- Jekyll Island, GA19.1 mi · 866 people · home $590,000
- Brunswick, GA19.2 mi · 15,210 people · home $155,900
- Homeland, GA19.2 mi · 886 people · home $73,100
- Dock Junction, GA20.5 mi · 8,266 people · home $143,700
Woodbine questions
Is Woodbine, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodbine scores better for retirees than 53% of Georgia towns and quieter than 88%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Woodbine?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodbine is valued at $149,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,250, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $901 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodbine?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Woodbine get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodbine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on January 22, 2017. 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)