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Odum, GA
City in Wayne County, Georgia.
Population
453
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
223
ZIP codes
0
Odum and its ZIP codes
Local data for Odum, GA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Odum.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,520
9,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,453
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$198M
FY 2026, $6,560 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Odum, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Odum, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Odum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JesupCity | 9.3 mi | 16.5 |
| SurrencyTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ScrevenCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| GardiCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| LudowiciCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| BristolCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| OffermanCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| MershonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| GlennvilleCity | 20 mi | 7 |
| BaxleyCity | 20 mi | 8.2 |
| PattersonCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| MendesCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| GumbranchCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| RockinghamCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| WalthourvilleCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Odum, GA in?
- Odum is in Wayne County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Odum, GA?
- About 453 people live in Odum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Odum?
- Nearby places include Jesup (9.3 mi), Surrency (11 mi), Screven (12 mi), Gardi (16 mi), Ludowici (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023