The Town FilesEffingham County, Georgia
69,143 people. The median home is worth $276,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $88,438.
Towns in Effingham County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon | 10,934 | $251,600 | $74,417 | 34.2 |
| Springfield | 2,703 | $196,000 | $62,957 | 34.4 |
People and housing
| Effingham County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,147 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $88,438 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
13,926 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,201 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 557 storm events in Effingham County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Effingham County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).