Metter, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Metter is a community in Candler County, Georgia, home to about 3,989 people spread across 7.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $24,611 a year, and a typical home is worth about $156,300. About 23.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 81.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Metter ranks number 201 of 669 in population, number 530 in median household income, number 369 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Metter typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 39°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pulaski, GA | 6.4 mi. | 230 |
| 2. | Cobbtown, GA | 9.1 mi. | 568 |
| 3. | Stillmore, GA | 9.4 mi. | 715 |
| 4. | Register, GA | 10.8 mi. | 195 |
| 5. | Portal, GA | 12.6 mi. | 646 |
| 6. | Twin City, GA | 14.1 mi. | 2,075 |
| 7. | Collins, GA | 15.1 mi. | 533 |
| 8. | Oak Park, GA | 15.4 mi. | 428 |
What is the population of Metter, Georgia?
Metter has a population of about 3,989 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Metter, Georgia in?
Metter is located in Candler County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Metter, Georgia?
The median home value in Metter is about $156,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Metter, Georgia?
The median personal income in Metter is about $24,611 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Metter, Georgia?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded in Candler County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Metter, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 39 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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