Flovilla, Georgia
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Flovilla · Butts County, Georgia
Population 1,013 (est. 2026: ~2,700)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 34.06% annual growth projection

Flovilla, Georgia

Butts County, Georgia · Population 643

Flovilla sits in Butts County in central Georgia, roughly 45 miles south of Atlanta along the I-75 corridor. It is a small, quiet town that most people pass through rather than stop in — but for the 643 residents who call it home, it functions as a residential anchor within a county seat ecosystem centered on Jackson, Georgia. Flovilla has no downtown to speak of and no commercial district of its own. Life here runs on proximity: proximity to Jackson for shopping and services, proximity to Atlanta for employment, and proximity to the kind of slow, affordable, rural Georgia that is increasingly hard to find within an hour of a major metro.

People & Demographics

The Census ACS 2022 estimates put Flovilla's population at 1,165 — a broader estimate for the census-defined area versus the city's official count of 643. The community skews older, with a median age of 45.6 years. Racial makeup is nearly evenly split: 431 residents identify as Black and 390 as White, with 9 Asian residents and 66 Hispanic or Latino residents of any race.

There are 475 households in Flovilla, of which 247 are family households. Average household size is 2.45. Children under 18 account for 165 residents, a relatively modest share that tracks with the older median age.

Economy & Employment

Per capita income in Flovilla is $25,802. The labor force counts 494 people, with 53 unemployed — an unemployment figure worth watching in a small town where every layoff registers at the community level.

Poverty is a real presence here: 201 residents fall below the federal poverty line. In a population of this size, that represents a significant share of the community. Butts County as a whole has faced persistent economic headwinds, and Flovilla reflects that reality.

Housing

Flovilla's 507 total housing units include 475 occupied and 32 vacant — a vacancy rate of about 6.3%, suggesting a relatively stable housing market without significant abandonment. Owner-occupied units dominate overwhelmingly: 412 of the 475 occupied units are owner-occupied, compared to just 63 renter-occupied. That 87% homeownership rate is exceptionally high.

Median home value sits at $179,400 — well below Georgia's statewide median, making Flovilla one of the more affordable residential options within reasonable reach of the Atlanta metro. Median rent is $1,034 per month, which is moderate for the region.

Schools

Flovilla students attend Butts County Schools, which operates a full district serving the county. The schools serving this area include:

Jackson High School, with over 1,000 students, is the county's single comprehensive high school, drawing students from across Butts County including Flovilla.

Getting Around

Flovilla is car-dependent. Of 429 total workers, 376 drive alone to work and 19 carpool. Zero residents commute by public transit and zero walk to work. Twenty-five people work from home.

Aggregate travel time across all workers totals 13,620 minutes, which works out to an average one-way commute of roughly 31.7 minutes. That figure points squarely at the Atlanta metro and Jackson as primary employment destinations. Anyone moving to Flovilla should plan on owning a vehicle — there is no alternative.

Healthcare

The nearest hospital is WellStar Sylvan Grove Medical Center, located in Jackson. For residents needing specialized care, the broader WellStar and Piedmont health networks in the Atlanta metro are the practical options.

Local healthcare providers registered with CMS can be searched directly through the NPI Registry for Flovilla, GA.

Library

The Jackson-Butts County Public Library serves Flovilla residents and is located 1.2 miles away. Contact: 770-775-7524. It is the county's primary public library resource for residents of all ages.

Parks & Recreation

Two National Park Service sites are accessible from Flovilla within a reasonable drive:

Natural Hazards

Butts County has accumulated a significant federal disaster declaration record. Since 1998, the county has received 15 FEMA declarations covering a range of hazards:

Hurricane Helene in September 2024 triggered both an emergency declaration and a major disaster declaration for the county — a reminder that even inland Georgia can take a serious hit from Gulf and Atlantic storm systems. Winter weather has also been a recurring disruption, with multiple ice storm events on record.

Government & Municipal Code

Flovilla's municipal code is published through Municode and available at library.municode.com/ga/flovilla-city-georgia. The city does not currently have a local building code on file with Municode. Residents and contractors should verify applicable state and county building standards directly with Butts County.

Weather

Current forecasts for Flovilla are available through the National Weather Service. Active weather alerts can be monitored at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest observation station is Jackson 5.1 SW, approximately 4.3 miles from town.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)