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Blakely, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Early County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,276 Population 301/sq mi density
$52,656 Median Income $20,477 per capita
$140,400 Home Value $124,619 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
897 Violent Crime/100K 2,624 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,400 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blakely enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation227 ft (69 m)
Area17.7 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density301/sq mi
Coordinates31.3809°N, 84.9271°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEarly County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.6 / 100
Community Resilience38.1 / 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 Very 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)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 151 km
2024 Debby Category 1 220 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 205 km
2020 Sally Category 2 244 km
2018 Michael Category 5 42 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 149 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 234 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 263 km
1998 Earl Category 2 160 km
1995 Opal Category 3 169 km
1995 Erin Category 2 236 km
1985 Elena Category 3 239 km
1985 Kate Category 2 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,123 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 95 km 9
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 100 km 2
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 56 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 37 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 66 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 67 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 80 km 7
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,753 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 90 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 59 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,718 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,666 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,657 58 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,599 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 2,478 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,442 57 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,417 58 km
1997 UNNAMED 2,253 65 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,233 55 km
2011 UNNAMED 2,154 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 51°F (11°C) 5.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in

Blakely has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (2.6").

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