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Ambrose, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Ben Hill County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
287 Population 94/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $22,222 per capita
$625 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
906 Violent Crime/100K 9,275 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
906 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ambrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates31.5951°N, 83.0149°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBen Hill County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.6 / 100
Community Resilience12.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
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 Low
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

4 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 M3.9 126 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 116 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 87 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 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 43 km
2024 Debby Category 1 192 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 80 km
2018 Michael Category 5 101 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 229 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 172 km
2004 Charley Category 1 269 km
1985 Kate Category 2 47 km
1985 Bob Category 1 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 86 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 29 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 34 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 93 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 64 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 16 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 82 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 82 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 74 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 89 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 99 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 77 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 52 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 64 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 100 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 56 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 97 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 36 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 61 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 35 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 56 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,815 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 53 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,416 83 km
2012 1300 RX BURN 2,378 91 km
2016 GAOKR FY16 RX 1300 2,018 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,964 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,815 78 km
1990 C 15 BU 1 4 1,685 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in

Ambrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (2.2").

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