The Town FilesLithia Springs, Georgia
Community in Douglas County · population 16,644 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $220,000
- Household income
- $62,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 29.7
Lithia Springs is a community of 16,644 people in Douglas County, Georgia. The median home is worth $220,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 89% of Georgia towns, hipper than 88% of Georgia towns.
How Lithia Springs 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 Lithia Springs is worth $220,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $62,417, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,402 a month. 45.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lithia Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,402 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $62,417 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Lithia Springs
| People | Lithia Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lithia Springs
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lithia Springs since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 9.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 487 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 85 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 12, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4579: Tropical Storm Zeta |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 51,003 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,949 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Lithia Springs itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Public schools in Lithia Springs
7 public schools with 4,598 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | 9-12 | 1,564 | 18.2 |
| Turner Middle School | 6-8 | 745 | 15.2 |
| Factory Shoals Elementary School | PK-5 | 599 | 14.3 |
| Lithia Springs Elementary School | PK-5 | 508 | 13.7 |
| Sweetwater Elementary School | PK-5 | 479 | 14.5 |
| D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy (charter) | K-8 | 387 | 13.3 |
| Annette Winn Elementary School | PK-5 | 316 | 12.2 |
Towns near Lithia Springs
- Austell, GA2.6 mi · 7,713 people · home $284,900
- Douglasville, GA4.4 mi · 34,650 people · home $359,200
- Mableton, GA4.6 mi · 40,834 people · home $313,100
- Powder Springs, GA6.0 mi · 16,887 people · home $332,900
- Smyrna, GA9.4 mi · 55,663 people · home $449,500
- Hiram, GA9.5 mi · 4,929 people · home $303,200
- South Fulton, GA10.8 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Fair Oaks, GA11.2 mi · 9,028 people · home $199,600
Lithia Springs questions
Is Lithia Springs, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lithia Springs scores better for retirees than 21% of Georgia towns and quieter than 8%. 11.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.7).
How much does a house cost in Lithia Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Lithia Springs is valued at $220,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,417, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,402 a month.
What is the weather like in Lithia Springs?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Lithia Springs get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lithia Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. 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)