GAMap-doton-Morven, 2005
Morven’s story
173 years in pictures
Census counts: 383 in 1910, 506 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1954 on.
- 1853Morven is settled
MorvenGA
A town of 496, settled in 1853.
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
496
2025 Census estimate · −2% since 2020
Typical home
$144K
+7.5% in a year
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
43.5
years
Jobs based here
36
A commuter town
Is Morven a good place to live?
Morven’s January low is 39°F, above both Georgia’s towns (33°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Morven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
496 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Morven: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Morven, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMorven water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Morven’s trash rules yet
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 hereBrooks County Election SupervisorBrooks County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes31638, 3162531638 95% · 31625 5%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 Morven.
Housing
Morven’s typical home value is about $144K
The typical Morven home is worth about $144,000, up 7.5% in a year, 56% below the Georgia typical home. Morven’s median rent is $757 a month, where Georgia’s towns sit at $1,154 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 53% of Morven households own their home.
$144KZillow home value
| Morven | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 53% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $757 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Morven$144K
Georgia$329K
+7.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Morven has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Morven for work: only 1% work in town. 18% of residents live below the poverty line in Morven. The top destinations are Valdosta (22%), Quitman (4%) and Albany (4%).
1%work in town
| Morven | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Morven1%
Valdosta22%
Quitman4%
Albany4%
Atlanta3%
16 mi
median commute distance
36
jobs based in Morven
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Morven, expect mild winters and hot summers
Morven has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Morven’s July high is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–64°
Spring54–79°
Summer70–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 18
typical first frost
Mar 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Morven is
Morven beats the Georgia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| Morven | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 23% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 29% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Morven | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.7% | 77.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.5% | 14.5% |
Archbold Brooks
10.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Morven, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 2020, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Morven.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2020
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Morven
16pages on Morven
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Morven
Wiregrass Georgia Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Valdosta9.5 mi$3,480 in-state tuitionValdosta State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Valdosta14.2 mi$6,124 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Morven residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Morven for work
Where Morven’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
36jobs based in Morven
1%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Morven
City in Georgia, United States
Morven is a city in Brooks County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Valdosta metropolitan statistical area. The city was named after a mountain in Scotland. The population was 565 at the 2010 census, and 506 in 2020. It was formerly known as Sharpe's Store.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 217 ft
- ZIP code
- 31638
- Area code
- 229
Questions about Morven
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Morven, GA a good place to live?
Morven has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.