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Fort Stewart, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Liberty County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
9,976 Population 901/sq mi density
$51,090 Median Income $19,332 per capita
$1,557 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
469 Violent Crime/100K 4,130 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,090 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Stewart enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates31.8812°N, 81.6132°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLiberty County County
Nearest AirportWright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional (LIY)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.42"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 18, 2022.

Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 81 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 71 km
Mar 4, 1996 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 km
May 17, 1997 9 km SW of Soperton, Georgia M2.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 172 km
2024 Debby Category 1 279 km
2023 Idalia Category 3 157 km
2022 Ian Category 1 251 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 197 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 198 km
2018 Michael Category 1 217 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 101 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 287 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 256 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 223 km
2004 Charley Category 1 154 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 256 km
1999 Irene Category 1 197 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 295 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 199 km
1985 Kate Category 1 184 km
1985 Bob Category 1 110 km
1984 Diana Category 2 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

273 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 2022 EF4 27 km 1
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 97 km 5
May 11, 2008 EF4 54 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF3 32 km 2
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
May 23, 2017 EF2 59 km 0
Feb 9, 2017 EF2 51 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 27, 2009 EF2 16 km 0
May 11, 2008 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 1, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 9, 1998 EF2 17 km 4
Oct 26, 1997 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE (20,916 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 12,186 17 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,963 15 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,163 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,291 27 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,269 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,021 19 km
2011 ELIM CHURCH RD. FIRE 3,850 22 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,827 53 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,746 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,521 72 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,469 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,990 83 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,880 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,845 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,768 14 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,748 23 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,732 58 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,650 18 km
2004 UNNAMED 2,553 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in
December 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in

Fort Stewart has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (2.4").

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