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Crescent, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · McIntosh County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
852 Population 187/sq mi density
$47,857 Median Income $17,804 per capita
$157,200 Home Value $272,359 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
291 Violent Crime/100K 1,163 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,857 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crescent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation24 ft (7 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates31.5187°N, 81.3702°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcIntosh County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 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 M3.9 127 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 185 km
2024 Debby Category 1 265 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 152 km
2022 Ian Category 1 225 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 163 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 168 km
2018 Michael Category 1 248 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 74 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 285 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 226 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 227 km
2004 Charley Category 1 117 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 226 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 292 km
1999 Irene Category 1 163 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 265 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 205 km
1985 Kate Category 1 202 km
1985 Bob Category 1 83 km
1984 Diana Category 3 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 72 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 15 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 75 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 63 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 52 km 4
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 78 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 65 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 84 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 47 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 70 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) (19,730 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 55 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 62 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 39 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 9 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 13 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 58 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,549 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,463 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Crescent has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.5").

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