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Blythe, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Richmond County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
863 Population 303/sq mi density
$46,688 Median Income $24,845 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $224,666 Zillow
$1,065 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,844 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,688 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $1,065/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Blythe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates33.3031°N, 82.2074°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichmond County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0426 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)2.08 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.6 / 100
Community Resilience50.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 58 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 95 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 108 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 125 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 76 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 78 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 81 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 66 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 23 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 93 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 110 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 60 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 136 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 110 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 43 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 55 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 78 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 57 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 58 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 2 245 km
2023 Idalia Category 1 273 km
2022 Ian Category 1 280 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 295 km
2018 Michael Category 3 207 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 208 km
2004 Charley Category 1 260 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 245 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 178 km
1985 Bob Category 1 201 km
1985 Kate Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

309 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 99 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 93 km 7
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 20 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 64 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 74 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 43 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 23, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 51 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 73 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 57 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 37 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 50 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 49 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 66 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 63 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 48 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 66 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 66 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 75 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 54 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in Coldest

Blythe has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.7").

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