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Dixie, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Brooks County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
138 Population 92/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
1,489 Violent Crime/100K 6,390 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,489 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dixie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates30.7884°N, 83.6681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrooks County County
Nearest AirportThomasville Regional (TVI)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.60"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 16 km
2024 Debby Category 1 102 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 84 km
2018 Michael Category 5 112 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 292 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 63 km
2004 Charley Category 1 285 km
1998 Earl Category 1 209 km
1995 Erin Category 2 243 km
1995 Opal Category 1 300 km
1985 Elena Category 3 222 km
1985 Kate Category 2 70 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 59 fatalities, 757 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 25 km 11
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 97 km 5
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 72 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 57 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 71 km 11
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 45 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 11, 1968 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 88 km 2
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 45 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 45 km 0
Dec 15, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 20, 2020 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (25,845 ac, 1985).

Year Name Acres Distance
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 95 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 88 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 49 km
1999 COW HOUSE 8,301 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 67 km
2021 BU 305/306 7,904 100 km
2020 BU 315/316/318 7,892 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,603 42 km
2009 UNNAMED 6,582 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,421 36 km
2019 BU 301/302 6,032 93 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,798 49 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,598 34 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,475 94 km
2012 BROWN HOUSE 5,355 99 km
2018 CLEAR LAKE 5,326 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.6 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in

Dixie has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.6").

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