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Dexter, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bleckley County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
1,006 Population 1,306/sq mi density
$1,109 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
542 Violent Crime/100K 5,547 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dexter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,306/sq mi
Coordinates32.4332°N, 83.0591°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBleckley County County
Nearest AirportMiddle Georgia Regional (MCN)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.3 / 100
Community Resilience52.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 12, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 86 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 87 km
Jan 18, 2000 11 km SSE of Gray, Georgia M3.5 66 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 141 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 66 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 147 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 88 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 92 km
Jul 4, 2012 11 km NNE of Deepstep, Georgia M2.7 77 km
Apr 23, 1993 14 km E of Mount Zion, Georgia M2.7 107 km
May 3, 2011 6 km WNW of Mitchell, Georgia M2.6 94 km
Sep 12, 2022 13 km NE of Jackson, Georgia M2.5 129 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.5 92 km
May 18, 2015 0 km NNW of Crawfordville, Georgia M2.5 126 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 39 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 128 km
2024 Debby Category 1 284 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 172 km
2018 Michael Category 5 87 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 243 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 254 km
1989 Hugo Category 2 283 km
1985 Kate Category 2 112 km
1985 Bob Category 1 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 708 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 91 km 5
Apr 30, 1953 EF4 54 km 18
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 93 km 1
May 11, 2008 EF3 79 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 46 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 15, 1999 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 18, 1975 EF3 83 km 2
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 23, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 94 km 2
Mar 31, 1961 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 30, 1953 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 3, 1952 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,808 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 UNNAMED 3,808 95 km
2007 14A-14B-15A-16E-17E 3,397 97 km
2006 10 A 11 E 11 W RX BURN 2,969 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,753 91 km
1988 COMP 10 2,588 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,574 94 km
2010 COMPT 2 2,505 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,433 94 km
1999 COMP 1312 2,401 98 km
2018 COMPARTMENT 4 5 6 7 8 2,386 89 km
2009 30 2,195 87 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,143 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,101 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,974 92 km
2005 RX BURN 8C/9E/10A 1,839 99 km
2018 GAPDR-FY18-RX-10B 11A 11B 11C 11X 1,803 98 km
2016 GAPDR FY16 RX 31A 31B 31C 1,795 92 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,788 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,756 100 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,722 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in

Dexter has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.4").

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