Royston, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Royston is a community in Franklin County, Georgia, home to about 2,258 people spread across 3.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $33,778 a year, and a typical home is worth about $220,800. About 33.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 80.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Royston ranks number 278 of 669 in population, number 539 in median household income, number 235 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Royston typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Franklin Springs, GA | 2.0 mi. | 1,108 |
| 2. | Canon, GA | 3.8 mi. | 879 |
| 3. | Bowersville, GA | 6.3 mi. | 522 |
| 4. | Eagle Grove, GA | 6.3 mi. | 35 |
| 5. | Bowman, GA | 7.2 mi. | 804 |
| 6. | Carnesville, GA | 9.4 mi. | 852 |
| 7. | Lavonia, GA | 10.2 mi. | 2,279 |
| 8. | Hartwell, GA | 11.3 mi. | 4,562 |
What is the population of Royston, Georgia?
Royston has a population of about 2,258 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Royston, Georgia in?
Royston is located in Franklin County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Royston, Georgia?
The median home value in Royston is about $220,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Royston, Georgia?
The median personal income in Royston is about $33,778 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Royston, Georgia?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Franklin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Royston, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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