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Chauncey, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Dodge County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
324 Population 187/sq mi density
$63,214 Median Income $22,496 per capita
$635 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
929 Violent Crime/100K 8,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
929 violent crimes/100K (144% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chauncey 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

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)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation238 ft (73 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates32.1118°N, 83.0680°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDodge County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

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

12 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 95 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 90 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 97 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 102 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 123 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 128 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 113 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 142 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 129 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 128 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 44 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 44 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 93 km
2024 Debby Category 1 248 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 137 km
2018 Michael Category 5 78 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 240 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 220 km
2004 Charley Category 1 290 km
1985 Kate Category 2 79 km
1985 Bob Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

420 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 638 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 74 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 70 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 53 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 64 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 29 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 71 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 21, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 93 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 93 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,116 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,859 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,613 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,591 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,490 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,304 69 km
2011 MOSLEY ROAD 1,201 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,024 64 km
1985 UNNAMED 847 66 km
1988 UNNAMED 818 73 km
2014 HERON ROAD FIRE 768 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 623 86 km
1985 UNNAMED 601 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 598 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 582 90 km
1985 UNNAMED 545 93 km
1985 UNNAMED 508 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in

Chauncey has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.4").

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