Lilly is a city in Dooly County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lilly had a population of 129. Lilly was originally named "Midway", as it was the halfway point between Cordele and Montezuma. The name was changed upon the discovery that there already was another Midway in the state. The name "Lilly" is a reference to patriarchs of the town.

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Town numbers

ZIP code31051

Area code229

Living in Lilly

Work & commute in Lilly

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Most working residents leave Lilly for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Vienna (16%), Cordele (8%) and Albany (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Vienna

16%

Cordele

Albany

Perry

2%Work in townlive and work in Lilly 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 30Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lilly →

Health in Lilly

Compared with Georgia

2better than GA·20worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.6%Fewer binge drinkersGA 14.5% · better 80.4%More adults treating high blood pressureGA 77.4% · better 29.2%More adults facing food insecurityGA 17.7% · worse

Care nearby

Crisp Regional HospitalCordele · 13 mi · ER

S. Trussell Medical CenterVienna · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Lilly

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes

0Does Lilly flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Dooly County

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

Climate in Lilly

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Lilly has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 38°Winter

78° / 52°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

78° / 54°Fall

How much snow does Lilly get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 14, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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