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Dawson, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Terrell County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
4,292
Population
1,145/sq mi density
$29,046
Median Income
$17,771 per capita
$94,800
Home Value
$82,205 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
1,022
Violent Crime/100K
5,531 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$29,046 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$94,800 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dawson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7719°N, 84.4435°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Terrell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 32.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in |
Dawson has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (2.3").