The Town FilesElberton, Georgia
City in Elbert County · population 4,640 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,900
- Household income
- $50,059
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 39.8
Elberton is a city of 4,640 people in Elbert County, Georgia. The median home is worth $114,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 86% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 74% of Georgia towns.
How Elberton 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 Elberton is worth $114,900, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $50,059, which is more affordable than 86% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elberton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,900 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $916 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $50,059 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Elberton
| People | Elberton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Elberton
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.2°F. About 49.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 36 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elberton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 31, 1954 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Elbert County since 1996
Elbert County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Elbert County
Elbert County had 6,086 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,565 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Elberton itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Elberton
5 public schools with 3,076 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County High School | 9-12 | 945 | 16.6 |
| Elbert County Primary School | K-2 | 663 | 13.3 |
| Elbert County Elementary School | 3-5 | 655 | 14.2 |
| Elbert County Middle School | 6-8 | 654 | 13.6 |
| Paul J. Blackwell Learning Center | PK-PK | 159 | 15.9 |
Towns near Elberton
- Hartwell, GA17.2 mi · 4,470 people · home $165,700
- Royston, GA18.5 mi · 2,649 people · home $220,800
- Reed Creek, GA23.3 mi · 2,724 people · home $342,900
- Washington, GA26.6 mi · 3,754 people · home $144,500
- Homeland Park, SC27.7 mi · 6,445 people · home $103,700
- Abbeville, SC28.8 mi · 4,874 people · home $106,400
Elberton questions
Is Elberton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elberton scores better for retirees than 44% of Georgia towns and quieter than 25%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Elberton?
The median owner-occupied home in Elberton is valued at $114,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,059, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Elberton?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Elberton get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elberton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 31, 1954. 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)