The Town FilesJesup, Georgia
City in Wayne County · population 9,809 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,500
- Household income
- $46,974
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 45.5
Jesup is a city of 9,809 people in Wayne County, Georgia. The median home is worth $158,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Georgia towns, better transit than 76% of Georgia towns.
How Jesup 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 Jesup is worth $158,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $46,974, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $696 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jesup | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $696 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,974 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Jesup
| People | Jesup | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Jesup
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.0°F. About 45.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jesup since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 13, 2020 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Wayne County since 1996
Wayne County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Wayne County
Wayne County had 8,867 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,870 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Jesup itself the ACS puts it at 11.1%.
Public schools in Jesup
6 public schools with 4,575 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | 9-12 | 1,509 | 16.8 |
| Jesup Elementary School | PK-5 | 691 | 13.3 |
| Bacon Elementary School | PK-5 | 634 | 15.5 |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | 6-8 | 610 | 12.7 |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | PK-5 | 583 | 11.4 |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | 6-8 | 548 | 12.2 |
Towns near Jesup
- Walthourville, GA20.3 mi · 3,680 people · home $158,700
- Hinesville, GA23.2 mi · 34,891 people · home $196,400
- Glennville, GA23.9 mi · 3,834 people · home $203,600
- Fort Stewart, GA25.8 mi · 8,821 people · home —
- Baxley, GA29.1 mi · 4,942 people · home $72,300
- Blackshear, GA29.7 mi · 3,506 people · home $131,100
Jesup questions
Is Jesup, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jesup scores better for retirees than 37% of Georgia towns and quieter than 51%. 24.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.5).
How much does a house cost in Jesup?
The median owner-occupied home in Jesup is valued at $158,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,974, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $696 a month.
What is the weather like in Jesup?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 39.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jesup get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jesup since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 13, 2020. 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)