The Town FilesMillen, Georgia
City in Jenkins County · population 2,966 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,300
- Household income
- $42,269
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 41.4
Millen is a city of 2,966 people in Jenkins County, Georgia. The median home is worth $86,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 99% of Georgia towns.
How Millen 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 Millen is worth $86,300, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $42,269, which is more affordable than 92% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $537 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millen | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $537 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,269 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Millen
| People | Millen | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.9% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Millen
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 35.8°F. About 48.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millen since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 1, 2003 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 20, 2008.
Severe weather in Jenkins County since 1996
Jenkins County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, 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 |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Jenkins County
Jenkins County had 1,641 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,290 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Millen itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Millen
3 public schools with 1,141 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County Elementary School | PK-5 | 567 | 12.3 |
| Jenkins County High School | 9-12 | 328 | 10.9 |
| Jenkins County Middle School | 6-8 | 246 | 14.5 |
Towns near Millen
- Sylvania, GA18.0 mi · 2,634 people · home $155,300
- Waynesboro, GA20.1 mi · 5,799 people · home $161,500
- Statesboro, GA27.3 mi · 33,438 people · home $197,900
- Swainsboro, GA27.5 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Metter, GA29.3 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
Millen questions
Is Millen, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millen scores better for retirees than 58% of Georgia towns and quieter than 99%. 26.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.4).
How much does a house cost in Millen?
The median owner-occupied home in Millen is valued at $86,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,269, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $537 a month.
What is the weather like in Millen?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Millen get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 1, 2003. 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)