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Folkston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Charlton County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
4,609
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$45,453
Median Income
$20,378 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$203,259 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
665
Violent Crime/100K
1,866 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$45,453 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
665 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Folkston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8391°N, 82.0073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Charlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jacksonville International (JAX) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
Folkston has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (2.6").