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Warner Robins.
About
Life in Warner Robins
Warner Robins is fundamentally shaped by Robins Air Force Base, which provides substantial economic stability through 25,000-plus jobs across military, civil service, and contracting roles—that matters when you're considering job security and local economic health. The median household income of $66,970 is solid for the region, and unemployment sits at a healthy 2.9%. Housing is reasonably priced with median home values around $185,700 and rent averaging $1,212 monthly, making it more accessible than many comparable markets.
Warner Robins at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
8.3%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+9.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Warner Robins: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warner Robins, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (10.3%), and 5.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
38.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Warner Robins
In Warner Robins, rent runs 13% below the GA average, and home values are 39% below the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,641
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
53.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $214,901 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Warner Robins
Unemployment in Warner Robins is 0.4 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Warner Robins Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.2 min avg
How Warner Robins residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warner Robins, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)
Regional airport · few flights16k passengers boarded in 2025
- 85 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warner Robins runs 56% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
513.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,361.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warner Robins Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 3 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Houston County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Houston County, which includes Warner Robins, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 3 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $214,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $136,100 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,500 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $524,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Houston County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Houston County, which includes Warner Robins, is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
142
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Houston County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warner Robins has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.76" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.81" |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.92" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.54" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 2.81" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.28" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.04" |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 4.97" |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 3.43" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 4.69" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warner Robins
Warner Robins has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins · 1601 Watson Boulevard
- Hospital campus: Emory Hospital Perry · 1120 Morningside Dr, Perry
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Atrium Health Navicent Peach
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Byron
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warner Robins
Warner Robins's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
23
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warner Robins
Warner Robins has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayAndersonville National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayJimmy Carter National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warner Robins
Nola Brantley Memorial Library
721 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins
Cities Near Warner Robins
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Warner Robins FAQ
Is Warner Robins, Georgia affordable?⌄
Warner Robins's median rent is $1,212/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,970/year. Median home value is $185,700.
Is Warner Robins, Georgia safe?⌄
Warner Robins's violent crime rate was 513 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2361 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warner Robins, Georgia?⌄
Warner Robins has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warner Robins, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Warner Robins is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,212/month and median household income is $66,970/year. The median home value is $185,700. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warner Robins, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Warner Robins is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from