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Broxton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Coffee County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
858 Population 264/sq mi density
$24,316 Median Income $15,043 per capita
$653 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
906 Violent Crime/100K 9,275 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$24,316 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
906 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Broxton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation284 ft (87 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates31.6251°N, 82.8875°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCoffee County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.3 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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 M3.9 116 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 106 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 80 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 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 53 km
2024 Debby Category 1 198 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 81 km
2018 Michael Category 5 109 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 217 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 182 km
2004 Charley Category 1 259 km
1985 Kate Category 2 60 km
1985 Bob Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 288 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 96 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 77 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 31 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 22 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 84 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 94 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 72 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 42 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 95 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 59 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 96 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 97 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 57 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 90 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 96 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 39 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 64 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 38 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,881 52 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,815 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,738 55 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,416 84 km
2012 1300 RX BURN 2,378 86 km
2011 CREWS ROAD 2,291 94 km
2007 KNEEKNOCKER SWAMP FIRE 2,092 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Broxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.2").

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