Alma, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Bacon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,441
Population
564/sq mi density
$42,097
Median Income
$20,104 per capita
$92,300
Home Value
$157,504 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
545
Violent Crime/100K
4,587 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,097 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,300 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
545 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 202 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 564/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5433°N, 82.4756°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bacon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.2").