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Alston, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Montgomery County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 55/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $22,422 per capita
$130,600 Home Value $183,655 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Alston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation249 ft (76 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates32.0866°N, 82.4802°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.4 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 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 52 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 42 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 131 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 116 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 143 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 141 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 122 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 148 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 131 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 141 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 31 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 117 km
2024 Debby Category 1 259 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 135 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 281 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 283 km
2018 Michael Category 5 134 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 186 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 246 km
2004 Charley Category 1 237 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 288 km
1999 Irene Category 1 281 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 257 km
1985 Kate Category 2 116 km
1985 Bob Category 1 187 km
1984 Diana Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

367 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 340 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 78 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 31 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 85 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 82 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 21 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 81 km 2
May 11, 2008 EF2 68 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 58 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 75 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 88 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 67 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 85 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 83 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 96 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,150 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,149 100 km
2007 DREGGERS FIRE 1,918 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Alston has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.3").

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