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Axson, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Atkinson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 146/sq mi density
$79,338 Median Income $38,575 per capita
$151,000 Home Value $127,773 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 7,570 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,338 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Axson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation175 ft (53 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates31.2799°N, 82.7271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtkinson County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.9 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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

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 M3.9 142 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 130 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 115 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 55 km
2024 Debby Category 1 166 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 43 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 288 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 290 km
2018 Michael Category 5 144 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 203 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 163 km
2004 Charley Category 1 226 km
1999 Irene Category 1 286 km
1985 Elena Category 3 295 km
1985 Kate Category 2 77 km
1985 Bob Category 1 214 km
1984 Diana Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 87 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 72 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 33 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 71 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF2 86 km 1
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 29, 1982 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 83 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 55 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 81 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 77 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 65 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 77 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 88 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 34 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 90 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 100 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 71 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 25 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 60 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 21 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 70 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 93 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 56 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 56 km
2011 IMPASSABLE BAY 11,889 100 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in

Axson has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (2.3").

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