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Jennings, FL
Town in Hamilton County, Florida.
Population
1,164
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
0
Jennings and its ZIP codes
Jennings at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $23,243 a year, 69% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,800 (80% below Florida) and median rent is $812 a month.
Local data for Jennings, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jennings, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,243
Poverty rate
46.6%
Median home value
$71,800
Median rent
$812/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
40.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (453), Guatemalan Americans (99), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Jennings.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,401
3,165 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.01M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
How people get to work
Jennings, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled35.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jennings, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
258
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jennings, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
20.8%
U.S. 12.1% +8.7 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.1%
U.S. 11.1% +19.0 pts
Cities near Jennings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Park, GACity | 7.2 mi | 1.6 |
| JasperCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Dasher, GATown | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Echols County, GAConsolidated Government | 13 mi | 420.4 |
| Clyattville, GACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LeeTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Valdosta, GACity | 19 mi | 36 |
| Remerton, GACity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MadisonCity | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Naylor, GACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Live OakCity | 22 mi | 7.6 |
| Bemiss, GACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.7 |
| Stockton, GACensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Moody AFB, GACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4 |
| White SpringsTown | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| Quitman, GACity | 30 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jennings, FL in?
- Jennings is in Hamilton County, Florida.
- What is the population of Jennings, FL?
- About 1,164 people live in Jennings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jennings?
- Nearby places include Lake Park, GA (7.2 mi), Jasper (11 mi), Dasher, GA (12 mi), Echols County, GA (13 mi), Clyattville, GA (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023