Screven () is a city in Wayne County, Georgia, United States. The population was 769 in 2020. Although it was a railroad town as early as 1857, it was not officially chartered until August 19, 1907.

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Town numbers

ZIP code31560

Area code912

Living in Screven

Housing in Screven

$217K▲ 12.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Screven home is worth about $217,000, up 12.6% in a year, 35% below the Georgia typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Screven

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Most working residents leave Screven for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Jesup (27%), Waycross (4%) and Savannah (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Jesup

27%

Waycross

Savannah

Atlanta

5%Work in townlive and work in Screven 27 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 126Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Screven →

Health in Screven

Compared with Georgia

1better than GA·18worse

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

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

80.9%More adults treating high blood pressureGA 77.4% · better 10.7%More adults with COPDGA 6.5% · worse

Care nearby

Wayne Memorial HospitalJesup · 12.6 mi · ER

Diversity Health Center, Inc.-Wayne CountyJesup · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Screven

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Screven flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Screven

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

Climate in Screven

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Screven has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

65° / 41°Winter

80° / 54°Spring

92° / 70°Summer

79° / 57°Fall

How much snow does Screven get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Mar 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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

Schools in Screven

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School Grade B

The public schools Screven’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWayne CountySchools1

Screven Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 225 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within GA. Ratings are from neighbors.