The Town FilesAbbeville, Georgia
City in Wilcox County · population 2,685 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,600
- Household income
- $42,311
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 40.3
Abbeville is a city of 2,685 people in Wilcox County, Georgia. The median home is worth $79,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 83% of Georgia towns, better transit than 82% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 78% of Georgia towns.
- #2 in The 14 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia With Mild Winters
- #3 in The 14 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Georgia
- #7 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Georgia
- #8 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Cheapest Homes
- #11 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Georgia
- #21 in 25 Small Towns in Georgia With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Abbeville 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 Abbeville is worth $79,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $42,311, which is more affordable than 93% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $613 a month. 58.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Abbeville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $613 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,311 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.0% | — |
Who lives in Abbeville
| People | Abbeville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 11.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 48.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Abbeville
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abbeville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 22, 2017 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on October 9, 2008.
Severe weather in Wilcox County since 1996
Wilcox County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Wilcox County
Wilcox County had 1,173 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,801 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Abbeville itself the ACS puts it at 9.8%.
Towns near Abbeville
- Eastman, GA16.2 mi · 5,658 people · home $129,800
- Fitzgerald, GA19.6 mi · 9,006 people · home $99,000
- Hawkinsville, GA23.6 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
- McRae-Helena, GA24.5 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
- Cordele, GA27.3 mi · 10,220 people · home $121,500
- Ocilla, GA27.4 mi · 3,498 people · home $95,700
- Cochran, GA27.4 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Ashburn, GA28.2 mi · 4,291 people · home $101,000
Abbeville questions
Is Abbeville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Abbeville scores better for retirees than 78% of Georgia towns and quieter than 83%. 12.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Abbeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Abbeville is valued at $79,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,311, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $613 a month.
What is the weather like in Abbeville?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Abbeville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abbeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 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)