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Fitzgerald, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Ben Hill County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,962
Population
989/sq mi density
$36,515
Median Income
$21,345 per capita
$99,900
Home Value
$125,770 Zillow
$669
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
496
Violent Crime/100K
6,183 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$36,515 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,900 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
496 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fitzgerald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 363 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 989/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7130°N, 83.2522°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ben Hill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Georgia Regional (ABY) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 12.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Fitzgerald has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.2").