The Town FilesClaxton, Georgia
City in Evans County · population 2,602 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,000
- Household income
- $32,692
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 35.9
Claxton is a city of 2,602 people in Evans County, Georgia. The median home is worth $162,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Claxton 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 Claxton is worth $162,000, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $32,692, which is more affordable than 12% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $654 a month. 41.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Claxton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $654 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $32,692 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Claxton
| People | Claxton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 35.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.5% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Claxton
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 49.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Claxton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 23, 1971 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Evans County since 1996
Evans County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, 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 |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Evans County
Evans County had 4,539 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,860 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Claxton itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Claxton
5 public schools with 1,804 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claxton Elementary School | PK-5 | 866 | 11.9 |
| Claxton High School | 9-12 | 488 | 15.7 |
| Claxton Middle School | 6-8 | 385 | 14.3 |
| Second Chance | 6-12 | 59 | 29.5 |
| Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center | 5-12 | 6 | 3.0 |
Towns near Claxton
- Reidsville, GA13.6 mi · 2,515 people · home $119,100
- Glennville, GA15.5 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Pembroke, GA17.2 mi · 2,513 people · home $200,800
- Metter, GA18.4 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Statesboro, GA20.6 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Lyons, GA24.2 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Fort Stewart, GA26.0 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Vidalia, GA29.0 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
Claxton questions
Is Claxton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Claxton scores better for retirees than 82% of Georgia towns and quieter than 50%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Claxton?
The median owner-occupied home in Claxton is valued at $162,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,692, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $654 a month.
What is the weather like in Claxton?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Claxton get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Claxton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 23, 1971. 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)