The Town FilesWarner Robins, Georgia
City in Houston County · population 80,308 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $185,700
- Household income
- $66,970
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 31.9
Warner Robins is a city of 80,308 people in Houston County, Georgia. The median home is worth $185,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 83% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 78% of Georgia towns.
How Warner Robins 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 Warner Robins is worth $185,700, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $66,970, which is more affordable than 73% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,212 a month. 53.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warner Robins | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,212 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $66,970 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Warner Robins
| People | Warner Robins | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 14.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Warner Robins
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warner Robins since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 30, 1953 about 3.1 miles from the town center and killed 18. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 367 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 23, 1971.
Severe weather in Houston County since 1996
Houston County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 Houston County
Houston County had 65,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,953 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Warner Robins itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Warner Robins
22 public schools with 19,542 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | 9-12 | 2,116 | 18.6 |
| Veterans High School | 9-12 | 1,937 | 19.6 |
| Northside High School | 9-12 | 1,935 | 16.7 |
| Warner Robins High School | 9-12 | 1,815 | 17.8 |
| Feagin Mill Middle School | 6-8 | 943 | 14.3 |
| Northside Middle School | 6-8 | 838 | 13.7 |
| Huntington Middle School | 6-8 | 831 | 13.2 |
| Warner Robins Middle School | 6-8 | 796 | 13.5 |
| Parkwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 706 | 14.4 |
| David A. Perdue Primary | PK-2 | 678 | 15.1 |
| Quail Run Elementary School | PK-5 | 656 | 15.3 |
| Lake Joy Elementary School | 3-5 | 651 | 15.9 |
Towns near Warner Robins
- Centerville, GA3.3 mi · 8,228 people · home $194,900
- Byron, GA6.6 mi · 5,702 people · home $253,200
- Perry, GA9.5 mi · 20,624 people · home $225,300
- Fort Valley, GA13.5 mi · 8,780 people · home $127,100
- Macon-Bibb County, GA14.8 mi · 157,346 people · home $174,500
- Cochran, GA22.8 mi · 5,026 people · home $112,800
- Hawkinsville, GA22.9 mi · 3,980 people · home $159,100
- Unadilla, GA24.0 mi · 3,118 people · home $60,600
Warner Robins questions
Is Warner Robins, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warner Robins scores better for retirees than 11% of Georgia towns and quieter than 10%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.9).
How much does a house cost in Warner Robins?
The median owner-occupied home in Warner Robins is valued at $185,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,970, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,212 a month.
What is the weather like in Warner Robins?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 36.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Warner Robins get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warner Robins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 30, 1953. 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)