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Collins, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Tattnall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
520 Population 510/sq mi density
$61,392 Median Income $43,484 per capita
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
297 Violent Crime/100K 2,969 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,392 median income, 1.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Collins enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density510/sq mi
Coordinates32.1792°N, 82.1099°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTattnall County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.51"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

11 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 31 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 18 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 127 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 148 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 130 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 133 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 149 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 54 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 54 km
Oct 8, 2001 10 km S of New Ellenton, South Carolina M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 149 km
2024 Debby Category 1 282 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 157 km
2022 Ian Category 1 288 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 248 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 253 km
2018 Michael Category 3 169 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 152 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 276 km
2004 Charley Category 1 211 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 252 km
1999 Irene Category 1 252 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 224 km
1985 Bob Category 1 152 km
1985 Kate Category 1 152 km
1984 Diana Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

308 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 346 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 43 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 97 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF3 17 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 50 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 55 km 0
Feb 21, 2014 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 42 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 28 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 87 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 55 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 43 km 0
Apr 14, 2007 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 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
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 46 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 57 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 34 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 52 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 57 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 100 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 70 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,335 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,214 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in Wettest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in

Collins has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.5").

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