Echols County consolidated government, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Echols County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
3,705
Population
9/sq mi density
$61,723
Median Income
$25,653 per capita
$112,600
Home Value
$177,751 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,723 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $833/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Echols County consolidated government 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 420.4 sq mi (1,088.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7140°N, 82.8974°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Echols County County |
| Nearest Airport | Valdosta Regional (VLD) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 0.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 1.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in |
Echols County consolidated government has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (2.4").