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Fort Gaines, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Henry County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,166
Population
244/sq mi density
$38,636
Median Income
$18,819 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$113,221 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
609 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,636 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $518/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Gaines enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6259°N, 85.0587°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dothan Regional (DHN) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (9°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in |
Fort Gaines has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.4").