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Du Pont, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clinch County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
194 Population 249/sq mi density
$26,146 Median Income $12,998 per capita
$45,900 Home Value $118,016 Zillow
$1,018 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
1,105 Violent Crime/100K 7,570 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$26,146 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,900 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,105 violent crimes/100K (191% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Du Pont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation183 ft (56 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density249/sq mi
Coordinates30.9891°N, 82.8691°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinch County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 17, 1997.

Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 149 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 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 54 km
2024 Debby Category 1 131 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 12 km
2018 Michael Category 5 158 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 217 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 133 km
2004 Charley Category 1 221 km
1999 Irene Category 1 295 km
1998 Earl Category 1 289 km
1985 Elena Category 3 259 km
1985 Kate Category 2 83 km
1985 Bob Category 1 226 km
1984 Diana Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

361 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 19 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 68 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 37 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 80 km 4
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 98 km 1
May 11, 1952 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 40 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 17, 2019 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 44 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 91 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 78 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 2 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 65 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 53 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 67 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 63 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 56 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 63 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 67 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 44 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 66 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 77 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 91 km
1998 OAK 21,478 82 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 54 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 58 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 67 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 40 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 67 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 81 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 93 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in

Du Pont has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (2.2").

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