117 years in pictures
Census counts: 240 in 1920, a peak of 663 in 1970, 439 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1970 on.
- 1909Uvalda is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 438, settled in 1909.
Uvalda has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 240 in 1920, a peak of 663 in 1970, 439 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Uvalda, 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 Uvalda.
In Uvalda, the going rate for rent is $800 a month, where Georgia’s towns sit at $1,154 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 80% of households own their home in the town.
| Uvalda | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 80% | 58% | 73% |
| Median rent | $800 a month | $1,154 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The top destinations are Vidalia (21%), Lyons (6%) and Baxley (3%). The share of residents in Uvalda who live below the poverty line: 29%. In Uvalda, the average commute is 31 minutes, above both Georgia’s towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Half commute less than 17 miles.
| Uvalda | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 29% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.7% | 9.1% | 8% |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
On expected storm and flood damage, Uvalda sits above 75% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Uvalda households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. Expected losses in Uvalda break down as 56% from inland flooding and 12% from hurricanes. Paid flood insurance claims locally since 1997: 3.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Uvalda: just over two in five adults have obesity. In Uvalda, 45% of adults have high blood pressure, and 33% get no exercise outside work.
| Uvalda | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 29% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Uvalda | GA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2 within 15 miles of the center of Uvalda
About 1 of every 100 Uvalda residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
Where Uvalda’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Georgia, United States
Uvalda is a city in Montgomery County, Georgia, United States. The population was 439 at the 2020 census, down from 598 in 2010.
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Uvalda has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.