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Cogdell, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Atkinson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
27 Population 30/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 7,570 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cogdell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation184 ft (56 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates31.1663°N, 82.7216°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyAtkinson County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Jul 13, 2003.

Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 141 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 128 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 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 57 km
2024 Debby Category 1 155 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 31 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 288 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 288 km
2018 Michael Category 5 152 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 202 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 156 km
2004 Charley Category 1 219 km
1999 Irene Category 1 283 km
1985 Elena Category 3 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 83 km
1985 Bob Category 1 212 km
1984 Diana Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

321 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 84 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 83 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 42 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 60 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 26 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 95 km 0
Feb 14, 2000 EF2 88 km 1
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 72 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 46 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 70 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 66 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 55 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 66 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 76 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 29 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 77 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 88 km
1998 OAK 21,478 96 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 59 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 34 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 54 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 19 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 62 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 95 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 98 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 81 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Cogdell has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.3").

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