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Camilla, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Mitchell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,158 Population 782/sq mi density
$26,720 Median Income $18,422 per capita
$74,400 Home Value $150,064 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
256 Violent Crime/100K 3,787 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$26,720 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Camilla 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 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 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 Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation165 ft (50 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates31.2341°N, 84.2096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Georgia Regional (ABY)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.3 / 100
Community Resilience22.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very 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)

Hurricane History

11 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 83 km
2024 Debby Category 1 167 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 139 km
2018 Michael Category 5 40 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 106 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 291 km
1998 Earl Category 2 190 km
1995 Opal Category 3 237 km
1995 Erin Category 2 258 km
1985 Elena Category 3 259 km
1985 Kate Category 2 52 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

509 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 66 fatalities, 934 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 65 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 26 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 83 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 8 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 9 km 11
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 24 km 7
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 92 km 2
May 10, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 14, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,098 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 69 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 75 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 77 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 71 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,949 68 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,883 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,827 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,821 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,630 61 km
2014 BURN UNIT 206 4,540 100 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,421 68 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,393 67 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,300 95 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,124 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,091 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,065 70 km
2013 BURN UNIT 217 4,043 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
March 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in

Camilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.2").

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