The Town FilesHawkinsville, Georgia
City in Pulaski County · population 3,980 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $159,100
- Household income
- $39,603
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 40.3
Hawkinsville is a city of 3,980 people in Pulaski County, Georgia. The median home is worth $159,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Hawkinsville 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 Hawkinsville is worth $159,100, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $39,603, which is more affordable than 31% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $794 a month. 50.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hawkinsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $794 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $39,603 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hawkinsville
| People | Hawkinsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hawkinsville
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hawkinsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 5, 2011 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 2,816 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Hawkinsville itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Hawkinsville
3 public schools with 1,341 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Elementary School | PK-5 | 640 | 15.2 |
| Hawkinsville High School | 9-12 | 420 | 18.3 |
| Pulaski County Middle School | 6-8 | 281 | 12.2 |
Towns near Hawkinsville
- Cochran, GA9.6 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Unadilla, GA15.3 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
- Perry, GA18.8 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Eastman, GA19.4 mi · 5,658 people · home $129,800
- Warner Robins, GA22.9 mi · 80,308 people · home $185,700
- Vienna, GA23.1 mi · 2,928 people · home $120,300
- Abbeville, GA23.6 mi · 2,685 people · home $79,600
- Centerville, GA26.1 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
Hawkinsville questions
Is Hawkinsville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hawkinsville scores better for retirees than 22% of Georgia towns and quieter than 19%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Hawkinsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Hawkinsville is valued at $159,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $39,603, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $794 a month.
What is the weather like in Hawkinsville?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Hawkinsville get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hawkinsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 5, 2011. 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)