The Town FilesHazlehurst, Georgia
City in Jeff Davis County · population 4,088 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,300
- Household income
- $38,616
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 31.6
Hazlehurst is a city of 4,088 people in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. The median home is worth $145,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Hazlehurst 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 Hazlehurst is worth $145,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $38,616, which is more affordable than 36% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hazlehurst | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $746 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $38,616 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hazlehurst
| People | Hazlehurst | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 33.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Hazlehurst
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 34 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazlehurst since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on December 30, 2021 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 30, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Jeff Davis County since 1996
Jeff Davis County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| 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 Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County had 4,260 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,663 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Hazlehurst itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Hazlehurst
4 public schools with 3,077 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Primary School | PK-2 | 850 | 14.9 |
| Jeff Davis High School | 9-12 | 846 | 17.3 |
| Jeff Davis Elementary School | 3-5 | 697 | 14.2 |
| Jeff Davis Middle School | 6-8 | 684 | 14.6 |
Towns near Hazlehurst
- Baxley, GA16.2 mi · 4,942 people · home $72,300
- McRae-Helena, GA22.2 mi · 6,253 people · home $113,500
- Alma, GA23.3 mi · 3,433 people · home $96,400
- Nicholls, GA23.9 mi · 3,147 people · home $42,900
- Vidalia, GA26.7 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Lyons, GA28.6 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Douglas, GA28.9 mi · 11,722 people · home $133,300
Hazlehurst questions
Is Hazlehurst, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hazlehurst scores better for retirees than 18% of Georgia towns and quieter than 52%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.6).
How much does a house cost in Hazlehurst?
The median owner-occupied home in Hazlehurst is valued at $145,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,616, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in Hazlehurst?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 37.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Hazlehurst get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hazlehurst since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on December 30, 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)