The Town FilesHart County, Georgia
26,939 people. The median home is worth $215,100 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $59,385.
Towns in Hart County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartwell | 4,470 | $165,700 | $49,280 | 44.0 |
| Reed Creek | 2,724 | $342,900 | $76,973 | 59.6 |
People and housing
| Hart County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $844 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $59,385 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 44.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,936 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,680 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 268 storm events in Hart County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hart County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).