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Baconton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,134 Population 582/sq mi density
$56,488 Median Income $23,955 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $166,567 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 3,787 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,488 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Baconton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 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 (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation173 ft (53 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates31.3804°N, 84.1592°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.3 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

10 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 82 km
2024 Debby Category 1 180 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 140 km
2018 Michael Category 5 35 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 121 km
1998 Earl Category 2 205 km
1995 Opal Category 3 235 km
1995 Erin Category 2 275 km
1985 Elena Category 3 276 km
1985 Kate Category 2 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

482 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 66 fatalities, 925 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 69 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 19 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 71 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 25 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 40 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 26 km 11
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 22 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,098 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 92 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 92 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 86 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,883 86 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,393 83 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,124 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,065 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,019 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,449 82 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in

Baconton has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.3").

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