Dockwise Teal, 2013
Port Wentworth’s story
108 years in pictures
Census counts: 3,705 in 1960, 10,878 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1955 on.
- 1918Port Wentworth is settled
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
17,604
2025 Census estimate · +61.9% since 2020
Typical home
$289K
−2.4% in a year
Household income
$80K
median
Median age
35.8
years
Jobs based here
2,641
A commuter town
TownGrade
C−
#158 of 258 in GA
Is Port Wentworth a good place to live?
A town with more to fix than most. Its weakest subject is hazard risk: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Homes run about $289K for a typical one, 3.7 times the Savannah metro’s $77K median household income. Safety is its strong suit: it reports less crime per resident than 55% of U.S. towns. Put together, the subjects come to a C− overall, ranking 158th of 258 in Georgia. Set against the rest, it does better than 20% of U.S. towns. Only 36 of Georgia’s 373 towns score lower on history. Port Wentworth’s typical rent is $1,812 a month, above both the Georgia town median ($1,152 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
Figures: FBI crime data, 2025 · FEMA National Risk Index · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · National Register of Historic Places.
A growing town
Port Wentworth has grown 229% since 2010
5,359 counted in 2010 and 10,878 in 2020; an estimated 17,604 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 61.9% since 2020, after 103% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Port Wentworth grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Georgia), ordered by how far Port Wentworth is from typical.
Hazard riskHurricanes top the listD−Open →SchoolsGraded on exam and test resultsCOpen →Cost of livingHomes are harder to afford than in most townsC+Open →HealthCoastal Carolina Hospital 9 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 0.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SafetyGraded on crime per residentBOpen →Jobs & income$80K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life1.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Housing market66 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.8; 25% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Mercer House and 26 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Port Wentworth. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MuseumMercer House
14 mi National MonumentFort Pulaski National Monument321K visitors a year
10 mi MuseumSorrel–Weed House
17 mi State parkWormsloe Historic Site
11 mi MuseumCongregation Mickve Israel
11 mi Park & preserveForsyth ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mercer House: Kyle Kesselring from Canal Winchester, OH, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Pulaski National Monument: Edibobb, CC BY 3.0 · Sorrel–Weed House: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wormsloe Historic Site: Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Congregation Mickve Israel: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Forsyth Park: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Port Wentworth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Port Wentworth, and how to reach them.
PowerGeorgia Power16.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPort Wentworth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpAtlantic WasteTrash haulerTown site
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 hereChatham County Voter RegistrationChatham County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code3140731407 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 Port Wentworth.
Port Wentworth fares better on crime within Georgia than nationally and has added a third more jobs in ten years, but it carries more natural-hazard risk than most of Georgia (mostly hurricanes).
OutdoorsB−
4.4% of Port Wentworth is conserved land
Port Wentworth’s trail network density comes in at 0.7 miles per square mile. 12 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#40for trails in GA
| Port Wentworth | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
4.4%
conserved · 456 of 10,276 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rice Mill Park | 0.6 mi | 5 |
| 2. Port Wentworth Ball Fields | — | 16 |
| 3. Rice Creek Park and Playground | — | 6 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsC
Public schools in Port Wentworth fall behind 73% of Georgia districts
Its one school is below. 1,011 students attend Port Wentworth’s public school.
27%of GA districts it outscoresCSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Creek SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 1,011 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within GA on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
The FEMA risk score in Port Wentworth is higher than in most of Georgia or the rest of the country
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 99% of Georgia towns, with expected losses of about $242 per resident a year; that rating is what its D− for hazard risk is built on.
Since 1987, 40 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Port Wentworth. Expected losses in Port Wentworth break down as 60% from hurricanes and 29% from inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Port Wentworth after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
97risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
40
paid flood claims since 1987
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
With 0.6 jobs for every working resident, most of Port Wentworth’s workers commute out
Jobs based here grew from 1,775 in 2013 to 2,641.
For workers in Port Wentworth, the share who do their job from home is 5.2%. Most working residents leave Port Wentworth for work: only 4% work in town. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in the town rose by 866, to 2,641. Half commute less than 11 miles.
4%work in town
| Port Wentworth | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 5.2% | 9.2% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 9.2% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Port Wentworth4%
Savannah34%
Pooler10%
Garden City4%
Atlanta2%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,641
jobs based in Port Wentworth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 43% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Port Wentworth brings mild winters and hot summers
In Port Wentworth, the typical July afternoon high is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–64°
Spring54–78°
Summer71–91°
Fall57–79°
Nov 30
typical first frost
Mar 2
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Residents of Port Wentworth are less healthy than 60% of U.S. towns
45% of Port Wentworth adults sleep under 7 hours. Two figures for adults here: 40% feel lonely, 24% worry about having enough food.
40%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Port Wentworth | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 33% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 22% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Georgia
4 better16 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Port Wentworth | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5% | 7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.9% | 9.6% |
Coastal Carolina Hospital
9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
58th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
For cost of living, Port Wentworth earns a C+
A typical home in Port Wentworth is worth about $289,000, down 2.4% in a year, 12% below the Georgia typical home. Homes sold in Port Wentworth spent a median 66 days on the market. The share of households in Port Wentworth who live in a home they own: 59%.
$289KZillow home value
| Port Wentworth | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,812 a month | $1,152 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 59% | 58% | 73% |
Typical home value
Port Wentworth$289K
Georgia$329K
Market temperature
66
days on market
99.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.4%
value change, 1 year
35
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyB
For safety, Port Wentworth earns a B
At 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 77% of Georgia’s graded towns. Reported crimes fell from 190 to 116 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Its level of violent crime comes in at 1.7 per 1,000 residents. Port Wentworth’s property crime rate stands at 5.5 per 1,000 residents.
55%of U.S. towns report more crimeBSafety Grade
| Port Wentworth | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.5 per 1,000 residents | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.7 per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Port Wentworth1.7
Georgia3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Port Wentworth5.5
Georgia14.1
U.S.15.5
55th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
77th
percentile among GA towns
27
violent crimes reported in 2025
89
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Port Wentworth
20pages on Port Wentworth
The big questions
SchoolsCBehind 73% of GA districts · 1 schoolSafetyB1.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC+Better than GA on 4 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$289K typical home · down 2.4% in a yearWork & commuteB−$80K median household income · 2,641 jobs hereNatural hazardsD−FEMA risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Port Wentworth
Savannah College of Art and DesignUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Savannah10.5 mi$41,630 tuitionSavannah Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Savannah12.8 mi$3,330 in-state tuitionSavannah State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Savannah14.2 mi$5,750 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Port Wentworth residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Georgia.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Port Wentworth for work
Where Port Wentworth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,641jobs based in Port Wentworth
4%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Port Wentworth
City in Georgia, United States
Port Wentworth is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The 2020 population was 10,878, more than double the population of 5,359 at the 2010 census. Port Wentworth is part of the Savannah metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 17 sq mi
- Elevation
- 23 ft
- ZIP code
- 31407
- Area code
- 912
Port Wentworth’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Port Wentworth.
SavannahGarden CityPort Wentworth
How the neighbors grade
| Town | GA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Wentworth | #158 | C− | C+ | B | C | C+ |
| Savannah | #191 | D | C | — | C | C+ |
| Garden City | #229 | D− | B− | D | C | D |
Savannah reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Port Wentworth with a neighbor →
Questions about Port Wentworth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Port Wentworth, GA a good place to live?
Port Wentworth grades C− overall, better than 20% of U.S. towns and #158 of 258 in Georgia. It grades C+ for health, B for safety and C for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Port Wentworth, GA expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.