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Jekyll IslandGA
A town of 769.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Jud McCranie · Public domain
Population
769
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$590K
Census ACS
Median age
70.1
years
Jobs based here
1,190
A job hub
Is Jekyll Island a good place to live?
80% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Jekyll Island, where Georgia’s towns sit at 25% and U.S. towns at 29%. Of the 264 Georgia towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Jekyll Island. 39% of the land in Jekyll Island is conserved, above both the Georgia town median (2.3%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Jekyll Island has 4 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Jekyll Island Club and Faith Chapel. Jekyll Island has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Jekyll Island stand out
Where Jekyll Island beats most towns.
By the sea
Jekyll Island lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 12% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
12%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
3storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Getting set up
Moving to Jekyll Island: who provides what
Jekyll Island is unincorporated, so Glynn County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJekyll Island AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGlynn CountyGlynn County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Georgia you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGlynn County Board of Elections and Voter RegistrationGlynn County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code3152731527 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jekyll Island.
Work & commute
Jekyll Island has 3.5 jobs for every working resident, and 1,161 people commute in
Most working residents leave Jekyll Island for work: only 9% work in town. Jobs based in Jekyll Island grew to 1,190 in 2023, 239 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Brunswick (22%), Dock Junction (9%) and St.
9%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jekyll Island9%
Brunswick22%
Dock Junction9%
St. Simons5%
Jacksonville3%
11 mi
median commute distance
1,190
jobs based in Jekyll Island
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Outdoors
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Jekyll Island
7.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
38.7%conserved
38.7%
conserved · 4,533 of 11,717 acres
7.8 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
High risk in Jekyll Island, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Jekyll Island’s July high is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–64°
Spring59–77°
Summer74–90°
Fall63–79°
Dec 26
typical first frost
Feb 9
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Jekyll Island stands out in Georgia and nationally, with fewer of its adults who report frequent mental distress
11% of Jekyll Island adults report frequent mental distress. Only 1 of the 262 Georgia towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Jekyll Island. 18% of Jekyll Island adults say their health is fair or poor.
| Jekyll Island | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 19% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 38% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 39% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
16 better8 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Jekyll Island | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5% | 15% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.2% | 9.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 17.4% | 7% |
Southeast Georgia Health System -- Camden Campus
22.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A larger share of households own their home in Jekyll Island than in most of Georgia or the rest of the country
92% of households own their home in Jekyll Island.
$380Kmedian sale price
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 32 attractions →Jekyll Island and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jekyll Island. Close and well known come first.
in town Park & preserveJekyll Island
9 mi LandmarkIgbo Landing Historic Site
6 mi National SeashoreCumberland Island National Seashore60K visitors a year
7 mi National MonumentFort Frederica National Monument108K visitors a year
25 mi LandmarkFort Clinchin town Theme parkSummer WavesSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Jekyll Island: normanack on Flickr, CC BY 2.0 · Igbo Landing Historic Site: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cumberland Island National Seashore: The original uploader was Pgabolde at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Frederica National Monument: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Clinch: Fl295 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jekyll Island
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Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jekyll Island
About 0 of every 100 Jekyll Island residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Small town
769 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
BrunswickJekyll Island
Landmarks
4 places in Jekyll Island on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Jekyll Island
Barrier island located in Georgia, United States
Jekyll Island is an island located in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of Georgia barrier islands. The island is owned by the State of Georgia and run by a self-sustaining, self-governing body. It was long used seasonally by indigenous peoples of the region. The Guale and the Mocama, the indigenous peoples of the area when Europeans first reached the area, were killed or forced to leave by the English of the Province of Carolina and their native allies, and by raids by French pirates. Plantations were developed on the island during the British colonial period. A few structures still standing are made of tabby, a coastal building …
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Questions about Jekyll Island
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Is Jekyll Island, GA a good place to live?
Jekyll Island has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.