The Town FilesDouglas, Georgia
City in Coffee County · population 11,722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $133,300
- Household income
- $34,408
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 31.2
Douglas is a city of 11,722 people in Coffee County, Georgia. The median home is worth $133,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650).
How Douglas 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 Douglas is worth $133,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $34,408, which is more affordable than 34% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 45.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Douglas | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $133,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $680 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $34,408 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Douglas
| People | Douglas | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 14.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Douglas
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Douglas since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 24, 2021 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 20, 2003.
Severe weather in Coffee County since 1996
Coffee County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Coffee County
Coffee County had 17,889 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,678 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Douglas itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Douglas
8 public schools with 6,244 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Middle School | 6-8 | 1,594 | 15.0 |
| Coffee County High School | 9-12 | 1,324 | 14.4 |
| Satilla Elementary School | PK-5 | 677 | 15.7 |
| Indian Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 677 | 15.4 |
| Westside Elementary School | PK-5 | 636 | 15.5 |
| Eastside Elementary School | PK-5 | 591 | 15.2 |
| George Washington Carver Freshman Campus | 9-10 | 546 | 15.6 |
| Wiregrass Regional College and Career Academy | 9-12 | 199 | 16.6 |
Towns near Douglas
- Nicholls, GA12.8 mi · 3,147 people · home $42,900
- Alma, GA22.5 mi · 3,433 people · home $96,400
- Ocilla, GA24.1 mi · 3,498 people · home $95,700
- Fitzgerald, GA27.4 mi · 9,006 people · home $99,000
- Hazlehurst, GA28.9 mi · 4,088 people · home $145,300
Douglas questions
Is Douglas, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Douglas scores better for retirees than 37% of Georgia towns and quieter than 29%. 14.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in Douglas?
The median owner-occupied home in Douglas is valued at $133,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,408, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in Douglas?
July highs average 91.7°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Douglas get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Douglas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 24, 2021. 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)