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Bluffton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clay County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
351 Population 218/sq mi density
$83,875 Median Income $19,750 per capita
$575 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 609 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluffton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density218/sq mi
Coordinates31.5198°N, 84.8691°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.6 / 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 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 1 228 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 209 km
2020 Sally Category 2 254 km
2018 Michael Category 5 35 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 159 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 245 km
2004 Ivan Category 3 269 km
1998 Earl Category 2 177 km
1995 Opal Category 3 167 km
1995 Erin Category 2 250 km
1985 Elena Category 3 256 km
1985 Kate Category 2 92 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 51 km 5
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 53 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 68 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 69 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 85 km 7
Apr 1, 1981 EF3 95 km 2
Dec 19, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 3, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 13, 1954 EF3 91 km 2
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 96 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 21 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,987 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 13,987 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,827 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,788 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 6,753 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,854 99 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,600 81 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,442 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,750 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,733 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,694 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,508 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,429 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,424 73 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,423 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,305 83 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,210 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,062 73 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,992 100 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,927 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,754 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 5.3 in
March 58°F (15°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Bluffton has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").

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