Why visit Montezuma
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Macon County Courthouse and Macon County Historical Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Montezuma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Montezuma
Montezuma is a city in Macon County, Georgia (ZIP code 31063). The population was 3,047 at the 2020 census, down from 3,460 in 2010. It is home to the armory of Bravo Company, 648th Engineers of the Georgia Army National Guard.
From the Wikipedia article Montezuma, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Macon County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Macon County, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
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Where to stay1
History
Montezuma had its start in 1851, when the railroad was extended to that point. The city was named after the famous Aztec leader by soldiers returning from the Mexican American War and was incorporated in 1854.
Montezuma is home to a thriving Mennonite community, founded when 10 to 15 Mennonite families moved from Virginia in the 1950s.
From the History section of Montezuma, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Montezuma
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 35°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 43°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 59°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Americus (23 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Macon County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Americus 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Fort Valley 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Perry 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Butler 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Cordele 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Byron 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Warner Robins 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Centerville 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Hawkinsville 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Montezuma City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherry St 2 story building, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. memorial, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Post Office, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherry St 2 story building across from post office, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic building entrance, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Post Office corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Depot (SouthEast face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War memorial, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic building, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Quick Shop, Vienna Rd, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Depot (NorthWest face close up), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Library, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Guard Armory (Boys & Girls Club), Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Depot (NorthWest face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Filler Convenience Store, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma Depot (West corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma street clock, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S Dooly St 2story building, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eddie's, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carnegie Library, Montezuma corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Performing Arts Alliance (former bank), Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- S Dooly St 2 story building, Montezuma, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma City Hall Complex plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Montezuma police department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macon County Courthouse Georgia (SouthWest face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macon County High School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge W.F. Banks Recreation Complex, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judge W.F. Banks Recreation Complex plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Macon County Middle School, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park (looking NorthWest), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park (looking North), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park picnic tables, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park (looking NorthEast), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park fountain, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cherry St slow sloped building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Jackson, Sr. Unity Park - Lewis H. McKenzie Wall of Fame, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flint River Hospital, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entoloma abortivum 340653195, evangrimes, CC BY 4.0
- Entoloma abortivum 340653194, evangrimes, CC BY 4.0
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