The Town FilesWest Point, Georgia
City in Troup County · population 3,719 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $199,500
- Household income
- $57,214
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 31.2
West Point is a city of 3,719 people in Troup County, Georgia. The median home is worth $199,500, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Georgia towns.
How West Point 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 West Point is worth $199,500, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $57,214, which is more affordable than 47% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $789 a month. 74.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $789 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $57,214 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.9% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Point
| People | West Point | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in West Point
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 26, 2023 about 0.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 30 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on December 28, 2005.
Severe weather in Troup County since 1996
Troup County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Troup County
Troup County had 42,086 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,630 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in West Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.5%.
Public schools in West Point
1 public school with 464 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Elementary School | PK-5 | 464 | 15.5 |
Towns near West Point
- Lanett, AL4.7 mi · 6,970 people · home $95,600
- Valley, AL6.6 mi · 10,529 people · home $140,800
- LaGrange, GA10.7 mi · 30,858 people · home $216,300
- La Fayette, AL15.0 mi · 2,684 people · home $85,900
- Opelika, AL21.4 mi · 30,995 people · home $241,800
- Roanoke, AL21.6 mi · 5,311 people · home $154,300
- Hogansville, GA23.1 mi · 3,267 people · home $182,400
- Smiths Station, AL26.1 mi · 5,384 people · home $203,300
West Point questions
Is West Point, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Point scores better for retirees than 16% of Georgia towns and quieter than 44%. 10.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in West Point?
The median owner-occupied home in West Point is valued at $199,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,214, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $789 a month.
What is the weather like in West Point?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 32.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does West Point get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 26, 2023. 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)