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Douglas, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Coffee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,720 Population 812/sq mi density
$37,979 Median Income $21,207 per capita
$136,100 Home Value $176,326 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
906 Violent Crime/100K 9,275 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,979 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$136,100 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
906 violent crimes/100K (138% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Douglas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation247 ft (75 m)
Area14.0 sq mi (36.2 km²)
Population Density812/sq mi
Coordinates31.5061°N, 82.8543°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCoffee County County
Nearest AirportVidalia Regional (VDI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.3 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 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 M3.9 125 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 114 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 92 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 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 48 km
2024 Debby Category 1 186 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 68 km
2018 Michael Category 5 119 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 214 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 173 km
2004 Charley Category 1 251 km
1985 Kate Category 2 61 km
1985 Bob Category 1 223 km
1984 Diana Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

362 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 89 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 67 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 44 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 69 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 15 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 5, 2017 EF2 93 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2011 EF2 97 km 1
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 58 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 15, 2007 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 1, 2007 EF2 99 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 81 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 93 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 60 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 99 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 34 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 83 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 47 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 97 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 83 km
2002 BAY CREEK 11,917 83 km
2011 ARABIA BAY 10,971 44 km
2011 RACEPOND 7,951 79 km
2001 CRAVENS IS 6,412 83 km
2007 ROUNDABOUT SWAMP FIRE 5,791 27 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,216 52 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,150 93 km
1989 HONEY BUCK 4,736 93 km
1998 HONEYSCRUB 4,678 99 km
1990 MOTHERS DAY 3,761 99 km
1990 BILLYS ISLAND 3,297 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
March 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in

Douglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.2").

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