Avalon, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Stephens County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
343 Population 194/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $24,254 per capita
$153,400 Home Value $320,816 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$153,400 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Avalon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates34.4971°N, 83.1982°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyStephens County County
Nearest AirportOconee County Regional (CEU)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.02"
Driest Month (May) 3.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.8 / 100
Community Resilience42.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 127 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 137 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 128 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 94 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 92 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 113 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 124 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 146 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 143 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 104 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 150 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 128 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 148 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 143 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 102 km
Jul 5, 1996 7 km WNW of Marble, North Carolina M2.8 107 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 136 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 110 km
Apr 14, 2005 19 km SE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 1 274 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 686 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 74 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 71 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 66 km 12
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 94 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 77 km 3
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 68 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 1973 EF3 80 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 2, 1970 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
May 3, 2021 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 62 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 96 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 77 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 87 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 83 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 78 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 93 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 35 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 95 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,201 23 km
2010 BRAMLETT RIDGE 2,200 55 km
2023 BRAMLETT RIDGE FY 23 2,172 54 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,133 54 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,087 90 km
2023 TRAIL RIDGE FY23 2,085 62 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,998 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,911 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in Driest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Avalon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and May the driest (3.7").

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