The Town FilesFort Valley, Georgia
City in Peach County · population 8,780 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,100
- Household income
- $50,283
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 32.9
Fort Valley is a city of 8,780 people in Peach County, Georgia. The median home is worth $127,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 80% of Georgia towns, better transit than 71% of Georgia towns.
How Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley is worth $127,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $50,283, which is more affordable than 80% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $886 a month. 40.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fort Valley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $886 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $50,283 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 40.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fort Valley
| People | Fort Valley | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Fort Valley
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Valley since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 18, 1975 about 0.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 70 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 25, 2015.
Severe weather in Peach County since 1996
Peach County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 Peach County
Peach County had 10,495 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,255 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Fort Valley itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in Fort Valley
4 public schools with 2,302 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | 9-12 | 1,166 | 17.1 |
| Hunt Elementary School | PK-5 | 635 | 14.8 |
| Fort Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 466 | 13.3 |
| Peach County Achievement Academy | 6-12 | 35 | 7.0 |
Towns near Fort Valley
- Byron, GA10.3 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Perry, GA10.4 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Centerville, GA12.8 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Warner Robins, GA13.5 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Montezuma, GA19.3 mi · 3,047 people · home $107,700
- Macon-Bibb County, GA20.8 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Unadilla, GA22.0 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Hawkinsville, GA29.1 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
Fort Valley questions
Is Fort Valley, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fort Valley scores better for retirees than 12% of Georgia towns and quieter than 34%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Fort Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Fort Valley is valued at $127,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,283, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $886 a month.
What is the weather like in Fort Valley?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Fort Valley get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fort Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 18, 1975. 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)