Fargo, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clinch County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
470 Population 172/sq mi density
$71,105 Median Income $36,529 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $97,050 Zillow
$662 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,105 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $662/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation110 ft (34 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates30.6869°N, 82.5714°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClinch County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.10"

Air Quality

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)

Hurricane History

16 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 90 km
2024 Debby Category 1 118 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 32 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 280 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 275 km
2018 Michael Category 5 202 km
2017 Irma Category 1 279 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 187 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 144 km
2004 Charley Category 1 182 km
1999 Irene Category 1 265 km
1995 Erin Category 1 294 km
1985 Elena Category 3 241 km
1985 Kate Category 2 127 km
1985 Bob Category 1 199 km
1984 Diana Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

379 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 198 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 85 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 54 km 0
May 11, 1952 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 24, 2021 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 70 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 56 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 35 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 66 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 43 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 78 km 0
Nov 12, 2002 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 58 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 22 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 38 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 27 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 26 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 27 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 24 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 23 km
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 98 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 49 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 23 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 33 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 89 km
1998 OAK 21,478 41 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 15 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 81 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 54 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 57 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 42 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 40 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in

Fargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (2.1").

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