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Alamo, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,108 Population 1,586/sq mi density
$72,600 Home Value $134,483 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
137 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
2.0 / 5.0
137 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation235 ft (72 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density1,586/sq mi
Coordinates32.1476°N, 82.7798°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWheeler County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.4 / 100
Community Resilience6.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 69 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 63 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 107 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 100 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 125 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 126 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 109 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 137 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 122 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 127 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 22 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 22 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 106 km
2024 Debby Category 1 257 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 139 km
2018 Michael Category 5 106 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 215 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 236 km
2004 Charley Category 1 266 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 99 km
1985 Bob Category 1 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

386 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 92 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 89 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 44 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 82 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 80 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 28 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 97 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 53 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 87 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 59 km 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 39 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 85 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 96 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 97 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 78 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 56 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,024 51 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,008 84 km
1985 UNNAMED 847 48 km
1988 UNNAMED 818 65 km
2014 HERON ROAD FIRE 768 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 656 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 628 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 623 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 601 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Alamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.1").

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