The Town FilesPort Wentworth, Georgia
City in Chatham County · population 10,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,100
- Household income
- $79,731
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.8
Port Wentworth is a city of 10,878 people in Chatham County, Georgia. The median home is worth $228,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 75% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 73% of Georgia towns.
How Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth is worth $228,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $79,731, which is more affordable than 70% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,812 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Port Wentworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,812 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $79,731 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Port Wentworth
| People | Port Wentworth | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Port Wentworth
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Wentworth since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 15, 2008 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Chatham County since 1996
Chatham County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Chatham County
Chatham County had 170,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,834 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Port Wentworth itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Port Wentworth
1 public school with 1,167 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Creek School | PK-8 | 1,167 | 15.0 |
Towns near Port Wentworth
- Pooler, GA6.7 mi · 25,711 people · home $322,400
- Rincon, GA7.3 mi · 10,934 people · home $251,600
- Garden City, GA7.4 mi · 10,289 people · home $169,400
- Bloomingdale, GA7.6 mi · 2,790 people · home $236,000
- Hardeeville, SC12.0 mi · 7,473 people · home $488,900
- Savannah, GA12.4 mi · 147,780 people · home $248,900
- Springfield, GA14.0 mi · 2,703 people · home $196,000
- Thunderbolt, GA14.2 mi · 2,556 people · home $334,600
Port Wentworth questions
Is Port Wentworth, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Port Wentworth scores better for retirees than 43% of Georgia towns and quieter than 41%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Port Wentworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Port Wentworth is valued at $228,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,731, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,812 a month.
What is the weather like in Port Wentworth?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 40.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Port Wentworth get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Port Wentworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 15, 2008. 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)