The Town FilesWrightsville, Georgia
City in Johnson County · population 3,449 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $65,400
- Household income
- $34,631
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.2
Wrightsville is a city of 3,449 people in Johnson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $65,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Georgia towns, quieter than 81% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 72% of Georgia towns.
How Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville is worth $65,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $34,631, which is more affordable than 93% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $661 a month. 62.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wrightsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $661 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $34,631 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wrightsville
| People | Wrightsville | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 39.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Wrightsville
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 50 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wrightsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 21, 2014 about 6.1 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 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 1999.
Severe weather in Johnson County since 1996
Johnson County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Johnson County
Johnson County had 1,362 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,753 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Wrightsville itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Wrightsville
3 public schools with 1,040 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Elementary School | PK-5 | 512 | 15.5 |
| Johnson County High School | 9-12 | 292 | 12.2 |
| Johnson County Middle School | 6-8 | 236 | 11.8 |
Towns near Wrightsville
- Dublin, GA18.0 mi · 16,074 people · home $181,300
- Sandersville, GA18.3 mi · 5,813 people · home $121,000
- Swainsboro, GA24.4 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Soperton, GA25.2 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
Wrightsville questions
Is Wrightsville, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wrightsville scores better for retirees than 72% of Georgia towns and quieter than 81%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Wrightsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Wrightsville is valued at $65,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,631, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $661 a month.
What is the weather like in Wrightsville?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Wrightsville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wrightsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 21, 2014. 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)