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Appling, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Columbia County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
751
Population
85/sq mi density
$85,592
Median Income
$40,481 per capita
$403,900
Home Value
$444,929 Zillow
$1,159
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
35
Violent Crime/100K
1,246 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$85,592 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$403,900 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Appling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5710°N, 82.3102°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Columbia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0404 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Appling has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.8").