The Town FilesDonalsonville, Georgia
City in Seminole County · population 2,833 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,900
- Household income
- $43,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 37.0
Donalsonville is a city of 2,833 people in Seminole County, Georgia. The median home is worth $109,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Georgia towns.
How Donalsonville 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 Donalsonville is worth $109,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $43,477, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $914 a month. 58.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Donalsonville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $914 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $43,477 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Donalsonville
| People | Donalsonville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Donalsonville
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F. About 56.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 110 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donalsonville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 22, 2005 about 1.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 36 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 2, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 4, 1985.
Severe weather in Seminole County since 1996
Seminole County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| 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 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Seminole County
Seminole County had 2,366 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,085 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Donalsonville itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in Donalsonville
2 public schools with 1,339 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County Middle/High School | 6-12 | 696 | 13.6 |
| Seminole County Elementary School | PK-5 | 643 | 14.0 |
Towns near Donalsonville
- Bainbridge, GA20.3 mi · 14,468 people · home $174,700
- Blakely, GA23.8 mi · 5,371 people · home $152,500
- Chattahoochee, FL23.8 mi · 2,955 people · home $101,700
- Marianna, FL26.8 mi · 6,245 people · home $98,700
Donalsonville questions
Is Donalsonville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Donalsonville scores better for retirees than 67% of Georgia towns and quieter than 45%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Donalsonville?
The median owner-occupied home in Donalsonville is valued at $109,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,477, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $914 a month.
What is the weather like in Donalsonville?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Donalsonville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Donalsonville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 22, 2005. 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)