Folkston, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Charlton County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
4,609
Population
1,100/sq mi density
$45,453
Median Income
$20,378 per capita
$76,800
Home Value
$208,450 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
63
Violent Crime/100K
485 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,453 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,800 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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 | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in |
Folkston has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (1.9").