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Veterans in Peach County

The ACS estimates about 2,550, give or take 571 civilian veterans in Peach County.

By ACS estimates, Peach County has the 47th largest veteran population among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasurePeach CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating48 percent

above the Georgia share; above the national share.

34 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher37 percent

above the Georgia share; above the national share.

17 percent13 percent

Peach County has about 394, give or take 100 veterans 75 and older, making up 15 percent of its veterans compared with 20 percent in Georgia.

Veterans under 35 account for 11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Peach County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 18 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Peach County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Peach County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasurePeach CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$50,403 ± $5,870$54,768 ± $786$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$31,163 ± $1,943$38,804 ± $231$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over3.9% ± 2.9 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over42.2% ± 15.5 points30.4% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6471.7% ± 27.4 points72.6% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.6% ± 3.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.5% ± 1.7 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over27.5% ± 8.9 points33.0% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Peach County

VA reports 1,296 veterans in Peach County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent187
30 to 40 percent112
50 to 60 percent118
70 to 90 percent379
100 percent500

FY2019: 774 recipients. Change to FY2025: +522.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Peach County

In 2025, lenders reported 130 VA-backed home loans out of 589 home loans made in Peach County (22.1% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $304,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 678, give or take 425; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 481, give or take 151).

VA money in Peach County

VA reported about $57.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $16.9 million in medical care spending in Peach County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Peach County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 86 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Peach County is Macon Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 22 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Atlanta RO (station 316); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
553 Highway 165 Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
334-855-4731

About 71.2 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville (opens in a new tab)
2617 Vinson Hwy Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-3363

About 47.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Peach County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Georgia Balance of State CoC counted 206 veterans experiencing homelessness (61 sheltered, 145 unsheltered).

GA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 265 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 478-272-1210. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Peach County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Peach County

  • Fort Valley (city): about 8,858 residents
  • Byron (city): about 5,971 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Georgia benefits

For 2025, qualifying Georgia veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent can receive a primary residence exemption up to $121,812.

Georgia HERO supports eligible dependents of Guard or Reserve members with 100 percent combat-related disability, with an annually funded scholarship.

See every Georgia benefit by rating

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Peach County

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Rachael Schell

Attorney · Macon · GA · About 18 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61623

3.2 · 69 reviews · Firm rating

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Matthew Schwartz

Attorney · Warner Robins · GA · About 13 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61200

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Dwayne Clay

Attorney · Macon · GA · About 18 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50170

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