Cadwell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dodge County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
538 Population 430/sq mi density
$37,000 Median Income $18,164 per capita
$81,000 Home Value $157,809 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,000 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,000 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cadwell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation369 ft (112 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density430/sq mi
Coordinates32.3401°N, 83.0406°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience21.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 85 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 84 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 76 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 77 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 98 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 102 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 87 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 117 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 103 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 138 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 103 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 136 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 35 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 118 km
2024 Debby Category 1 274 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 162 km
2018 Michael Category 5 85 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 241 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 245 km
2004 Charley Category 1 297 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 287 km
1985 Kate Category 2 103 km
1985 Bob Category 1 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 645 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 60 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 58 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 87 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 49 km 1
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 5 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 (2,386 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 99 km
2009 30 2,195 97 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 98 km
2002 COMP 22 23 1,436 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,407 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,352 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 87 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 86 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,082 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,024 81 km
1985 UNNAMED 847 80 km
1988 UNNAMED 818 93 km
2008 29S 798 95 km
2017 GAPDR FY17 RX 29A 29B 29C 797 97 km
2019 GAPDR-FY19-RX-32N/32S/33A 792 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 761 97 km
2006 RX BURN 30 619 96 km
2005 RX BURN 32/33A 612 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 561 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 558 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in

Cadwell has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.4").

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