Enigma is a town in Berrien County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,278 at the 2010 census, and 1,058 in 2020. Enigma has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.

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Town numbers

ZIP code31749

Area code229

Living in Enigma

Housing in Enigma

$162K▲ 2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Enigma home is worth about $162,000, up 2% in a year, 51% below the Georgia typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Enigma

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Enigma's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Enigma 1.9

Georgia 3.7

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Enigma 12

Georgia 19.1

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Enigma

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Most working residents leave Enigma for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Tifton (23%), Nashville (9%) and Valdosta (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Tifton

23%

Nashville

Valdosta

Douglas

0%Work in townlive and work in Enigma 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 11Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Enigma →

Health in Enigma

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 48% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Georgia

19worse than GA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

26.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethGA 14.5% · worse 10.9%More adults with COPDGA 6.5% · worse 22%More smokersGA 13.6% · worse

Care nearby

Irwin County HospitalOcilla · 14.4 mi · ER

Careconnect Urgent CareTifton · 11.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Enigma · CMS · HRSAHealth in Enigma →

Natural hazards in Enigma

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Enigma flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Enigma

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Enigma →

Climate in Enigma

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Enigma has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 40°Winter

78° / 53°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

79° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Enigma get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 19, with the last in spring around Mar 11.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Enigma →