The Town FilesQuitman, Georgia
City in Brooks County · population 4,064 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,700
- Household income
- $19,324
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.8
Quitman is a city of 4,064 people in Brooks County, Georgia. The median home is worth $110,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 78% of Georgia towns, quieter than 70% of Georgia towns.
How Quitman 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 Quitman is worth $110,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $19,324, which is more affordable than 7% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $691 a month. 50.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quitman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $691 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $19,324 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.3% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Quitman
| People | Quitman | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 42.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Quitman
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°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 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 22 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 29, 1971 about 2.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on November 9, 2025.
Severe weather in Brooks County since 1996
Brooks County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| 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 Brooks County
Brooks County had 3,302 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,261 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Quitman itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Quitman
5 public schools with 1,845 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Elementary School | K-5 | 592 | 13.8 |
| Brooks County High School | 6-12 | 550 | 14.1 |
| Brooks County Middle School | 6-8 | 490 | 14.4 |
| Delta Innovative School | 6-12 | 111 | 18.5 |
| Brooks County Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 102 | 14.6 |
Towns near Quitman
- Valdosta, GA17.3 mi · 55,378 people · home $182,800
- Hahira, GA18.0 mi · 3,384 people · home $206,500
- Bemiss, GA22.6 mi · 8,999 people · home $217,400
- Madison, FL23.3 mi · 2,912 people · home $78,500
- Adel, GA24.8 mi · 5,571 people · home $154,900
- Monticello, FL25.0 mi · 2,589 people · home $211,000
- Thomasville, GA25.1 mi · 18,881 people · home $205,200
Quitman questions
Is Quitman, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quitman scores better for retirees than 65% of Georgia towns and quieter than 70%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Quitman?
The median owner-occupied home in Quitman is valued at $110,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $19,324, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $691 a month.
What is the weather like in Quitman?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Quitman get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quitman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 29, 1971. 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)