Dutch Island, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Bryan County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,353 Population 550/sq mi density
$185,750 Median Income $71,728 per capita
$584,000 Home Value $577,755 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$185,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$584,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dutch Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density550/sq mi
Coordinates32.0036°N, 81.0328°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBryan County County
Nearest AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.65"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.39"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 136 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 116 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 137 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 111 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 135 km
Nov 8, 2002 24 km SSE of Kiawah Island, South Carolina M3.5 112 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 141 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 141 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 130 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 141 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 137 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 143 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 131 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 130 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 133 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 133 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 134 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 133 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 228 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 208 km
2022 Ian Category 1 197 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 145 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 151 km
2018 Michael Category 1 270 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 51 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 208 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 284 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 169 km
2004 Charley Category 1 119 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 208 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 270 km
1999 Irene Category 1 149 km
1996 Fran Category 3 298 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 244 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 146 km
1985 Kate Category 1 240 km
1985 Bob Category 1 55 km
1984 Diana Category 3 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 253 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 82 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 55 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 4 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 40 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 69 km 1
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 73 km 4
May 3, 1984 EF2 90 km 0
May 23, 1980 EF2 7 km 0
May 3, 1975 EF2 58 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 66 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 85 km 2
Nov 9, 1973 EF2 5 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (12,186 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 49 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 70 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 52 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 72 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 54 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 38 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 55 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 37 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 30 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 43 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 43 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 64 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,661 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 47 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in

Dutch Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and November the driest (2.4").

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