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Darien, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Glynn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,260 Population 60/sq mi density
$56,746 Median Income $39,214 per capita
$143,700 Home Value $272,359 Zillow
$797 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,414 Violent Crime/100K 7,554 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,746 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,700 home value, $797/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,414 violent crimes/100K (272% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Darien 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

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area24.0 sq mi (62.3 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates31.3435°N, 81.4241°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGlynn County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0394 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
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 M3.9 141 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 130 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 4 178 km
2024 Debby Category 1 248 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 140 km
2022 Ian Category 1 231 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 165 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 168 km
2018 Michael Category 1 249 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 83 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 272 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 227 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 243 km
2004 Charley Category 1 117 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 230 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 294 km
1999 Irene Category 1 165 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 269 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 223 km
1985 Kate Category 1 198 km
1985 Bob Category 1 92 km
1984 Diana Category 3 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

224 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 89 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF4 8 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 93 km 2
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 55 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 82 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 64 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 69 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 57 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 80 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 81 km 2
May 12, 1974 EF2 60 km 0
Nov 9, 1973 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) (215,381 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 96 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 99 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 79 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 73 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 81 km
2000 GA-2 7,319 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 80 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 50 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 11 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 80 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 77 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,503 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,475 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Darien has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.6").

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