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Blackshear, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Pierce County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,562 Population 704/sq mi density
$34,267 Median Income $27,936 per capita
$129,900 Home Value $221,760 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
288 Violent Crime/100K 4,869 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,267 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$129,900 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
288 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackshear enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 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) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density704/sq mi
Coordinates31.2908°N, 82.2529°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.77"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively 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 M3.9 130 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 117 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 120 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 120 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 4 100 km
2024 Debby Category 1 190 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 68 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 243 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 245 km
2018 Michael Category 4 180 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 159 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 200 km
2004 Charley Category 1 192 km
1999 Irene Category 1 243 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 286 km
1985 Kate Category 2 121 km
1985 Bob Category 1 170 km
1984 Diana Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

277 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 77 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 100 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 24 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 31 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 75 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 20 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 80 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 78 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 39 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 71 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 67 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 54 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 68 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 84 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 26 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 89 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 97 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 68 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 28 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 30 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 28 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 49 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 94 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 90 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 99 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in

Blackshear has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.6").

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