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Public schools that outperform most of Georgia.
Hahira grades B− overall, 78th of 258 graded towns in Georgia, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools rank ahead of 91% of Georgia towns. Its lowest everyday mark is in cost of living: homes are expensive, about $300K for a typical one and 5.3 times the Valdosta metro’s $57K median household income. Hahira's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 92% of U.S. towns. Hahira’s January low is 39°F, against 33°F in Georgia’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Hahira Commercial Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where Hahira beats most towns.
2,737 counted in 2010 and 3,384 in 2020; an estimated 3,595 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 6.3% since 2020, after 23.6% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Hahira is from typical.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 365 in 1900, 3,384 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1974 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hahira, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Hahira.
Hahira has schools in the top 5% of Georgia, has home values climbing faster than Georgia’s and has added half again as many jobs in ten years.
Its A ranks #12 of the 260 Georgia towns we grade for schools.
Its public schools are run by the Lowndes County school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahira Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 843 | A |
| Hahira Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 782 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
Jobs based here grew from 446 in 2013 to 707.
Most working residents leave Hahira for work: only 7% work in town. 6.6% of Hahira residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Hahira has added 261 jobs, to 707 in 2023.
| Hahira | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 7% | 9.2% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hahira has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Hahira’s July high is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hahira beats the Georgia average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 33% of adults have high blood pressure in Hahira.
| Hahira | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 39% | 33% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 23% | 19% |
| What stands out | Hahira | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 10.6% | 13.3% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Children under 18 are 28% of residents (23% statewide). The median age in Hahira is 32 years. Hahira has grown 6.3% since 2020, to 3,595 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Hahira | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | 36.6 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 25% | 29% |
55% women, 45% men
About 81 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.9 points). Across Georgia, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 45 to 54, 87% are women (GA 51%).
| Hahira | GA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.9% | 11.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.1% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.8% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.9% | 12.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.5% | 12.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.1% | 5.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.4% | 10.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26% | 26.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 19% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.6% | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.5% | 13.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,600, single groups can be off by several points
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Home values rose 37% in five years, to about $300K, against 21% across Georgia. 67% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, against 52.4% across Georgia.
The typical Hahira home is worth about $300,000, up 3.3% in a year, 9% below the Georgia typical home.
| Hahira | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $903 a month | $1,160 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 58% | 73% |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Within Georgia, it does better than 72% of towns.
| Hahira | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.3 per 1,000 residents | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Smith Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
2 within 15 miles of the center of Hahira
About 9 of every 100 Hahira residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Where Hahira’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 notable people were born in Hahira.
City in Georgia, United States
Hahira () is a city in northwest Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,384 at the 2020 census, up from 1,626 at the 2000 census. Hahira has a mayor-council form of elected government. As of 2026, the city is led by Mayor Terry Davis and the four members of the City Council, who are elected from single-member districts. The city is mentioned in several songs by the American singer and comedian Ray Stevens, most notably in the song "Shriner's Convention."
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Hahira grades B− overall, better than 48% of U.S. towns and #78 of 258 in Georgia. It grades B for health, B− for safety and A for schools.
Within Georgia, it does better than 72% of towns.
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.
5 notable people were born here, including Lizz Wright and Stephen Drew.
