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Alapaha, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Berrien County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
552 Population 536/sq mi density
$34,583 Median Income $20,776 per capita
$98,400 Home Value $165,588 Zillow
$708 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
614 Violent Crime/100K 4,601 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$34,583 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,400 home value, $708/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
614 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Alapaha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation291 ft (89 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates31.3831°N, 83.2237°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBerrien County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.4 / 100
Community Resilience19.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jul 13, 2003.

Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 147 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 12 km
2024 Debby Category 1 166 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 67 km
2018 Michael Category 5 102 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 250 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 141 km
2004 Charley Category 1 272 km
1998 Earl Category 1 276 km
1985 Elena Category 3 293 km
1985 Kate Category 2 29 km
1985 Bob Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 23 fatalities, 345 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 55 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 54 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 3 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 22 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 29 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 90 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 63 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 100 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 82 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 68 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 70 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 99 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 95 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 48 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 99 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 29 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 45 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,202 100 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 28 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,989 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 58 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,815 86 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,770 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 43 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,416 70 km
2012 1300 RX BURN 2,378 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,361 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in

Alapaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.3").

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