The Town FilesPutney, Georgia
Community in Dougherty County · population 2,869 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,600
- Household income
- $68,627
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 40.3
Putney is a community of 2,869 people in Dougherty County, Georgia. The median home is worth $134,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Georgia towns.
How Putney 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 Putney is worth $134,600, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $68,627, which is more affordable than 92% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,049 a month. 71.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Putney | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,049 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $68,627 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Putney
| People | Putney | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Putney
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.3°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 88 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Putney since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 22, 2017 about 4.5 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 66 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 20, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Dougherty County since 1996
Dougherty County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Dougherty County
Dougherty County had 46,025 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,123 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Putney itself the ACS puts it at 12.5%.
Towns near Putney
- Albany, GA8.3 mi · 69,647 people · home $124,300
- Sylvester, GA16.4 mi · 5,644 people · home $115,900
- Camilla, GA17.7 mi · 5,187 people · home $85,400
- Leesburg, GA18.2 mi · 3,480 people · home $199,200
- Pelham, GA24.2 mi · 3,507 people · home $93,800
- Moultrie, GA27.6 mi · 14,638 people · home $157,200
- Dawson, GA28.6 mi · 4,414 people · home $106,200
Putney questions
Is Putney, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Putney scores better for retirees than 58% of Georgia towns and quieter than 54%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Putney?
The median owner-occupied home in Putney is valued at $134,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,627, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,049 a month.
What is the weather like in Putney?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Putney get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Putney since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 22, 2017. 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)