Baxley, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Appling County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
4,971
Population
608/sq mi density
$30,421
Median Income
$20,870 per capita
$75,300
Home Value
$168,037 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
203
Violent Crime/100K
3,405 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$30,421 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,300 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Baxley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7648°N, 82.3493°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Appling County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vidalia Regional (VDI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in |
Baxley has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.3").